The Northwood Police Department employs sworn law enforcement officers and civilian employees.  All available Police Officer and Dispatcher positions are filled from an eligibility list provided to the department by the Civil Service Commission of the City of Northwood.  All requests for applications or employment information should be directed to City Administrator Dennis Recker at 419-693-9327 or the Civil Service Commission, 6000 Wales Road, Northwood, Ohio 43619.  

Qualifications

Candidates for appointment to either the Police Officer or Dispatcher classification must qualify within appointing range on the Civil Service eligibility list and may be involved in the following activities of the selection process: background investigation, oral interview, physical and psychological examinations, physical agility testing and drug screening.  New employees must serve a one-year probationary period and meet residency requirements by the end of said probation.

Age

Applicants must be 21 years of age before the date of the examination.

Education

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  Police Officer applicants must offer proof that at the time of appointment he or she is currently a State of Ohio Certified Peace Officer and possesses an Associate's Degree, or have completed 96 quarter hours or 64 semester hours towards a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.

 
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Links

City of Northwood Civil Service Employment Application

Sergeant Promotion Eligibility List for 2011

Police Patrolman Eligibility List for 2012