Company Name:
City of St. Marys
City of St. Marys
Company Address:
101 W. Spring Street
St. Marys, OH 45885
101 W. Spring Street
St. Marys, OH 45885
Date Job is Available:
June 11th, 2025
June 11th, 2025
Deadline for Application:
July 31st, 2025
July 31st, 2025
Job Description:
The City of St. Marys, Ohio, is currently looking to fill a vacancy for a Police Officer. NTN testing must be completed and scores sent to the City of St. Marys. PHQ must also be completed. The City of St. Marys is currently offering continuous testing. Applicants who pass all tests and submit the PHQ and Civil Service Application will be certified to an eligible list. Qualified applicants must also submit a completed Civil Service Application and attach all associated documentation and submit to Sue Backs, City of St. Marys, 101 W. Spring Street, St. Marys, OH 45885 or via email to sbacks@cityofstmarys.net. Civil Service Application can be found on the City's website Job Details. Applicant must pass all individual tests, excluding any additional credits, as a prerequisite for further consideration for employment or appointment in the classification tested, and for certification to an eligible list. The following additional credit will be given to each applicant as it applies to that applicant’s test if he or she passes all tests (without counting additional credit) as described above. An applicant may receive any combination of the following credits up to an aggregate maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the total grade given in the examination to any applicant who files for the extra credit and qualifies. Any applicant for original appointment who is a resident of Ohio, who has completed service in the uniformed services as described in R.C. 124.23, who was honorably discharged or transferred to reserve duty with evidence of satisfactory service, and who otherwise meets the qualifications of that section, may file with the Commission a certificate of service or honorable discharge for extra credit for such service. The Commission shall grant additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the total grade given in the examination to any applicant who files for the extra credit and qualifies, provided that he or she has first received a passing grade. An applicant in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the total grade given in the examination, provided the applicant files for such credit and qualifies and first receives a passing grade. An applicant will only be entitled to one (1) of the credits described in this paragraph and the preceding paragraph. Any applicant for original appointment who possesses the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification may file with the Commission proof of such certifications for extra credit in the amount of fifteen percent (15%). Applicants eligible for veterans credit on original appointment examination shall receive a priority in ranking over non-veterans who obtain an identical grade. Examination: The examination is offered through the National Testing Network. You must register prior to reporting to the testing facility or prior to taking the test at home (virtual). To register, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. The closest testing locations are: Edison Community College Rhodes State College 1973 Edison Drive 4240 Campus Drive Workforce Development, East Hall Building Technical Education Laboratory 132 Piqua, Ohio 45356 Lima, Ohio 45804 A complete list of locations and examination dates and times are available on their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Salary Information: Starting Wage - No OPOTA Certification $23.46/hour OPOTA Certification $26.19/hour Step 1: $29.17/hour (upon completion of departmental training) Top wage: $33.50/hour Employees with an associate degree or higher in either law enforcement, police science, criminology, or criminal justice shall receive $1.05/hour additional compensation. Newly hired employees are eligible once they successfully complete their training period. Benefits Information: Health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave accrual, sick leave credit (up to 960 hours), compensatory time, pension plan through Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, fitness membership, and deferred compensation plans. Contact Info: Sue Backs Personnel Director Email: sbacks@cityofstmarys.net City Info: The City of St. Marys operates a full-time Police Department with sixteen full-time Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certified Officers, a full-time Police/Fire/EMS dispatch center with four Dispatchers, a Custodian of Records, and a Code Enforcement Officer. The department provides 24-hour coverage to our community and its visitors through various means of transportation.
The City of St. Marys, Ohio, is currently looking to fill a vacancy for a Police Officer. NTN testing must be completed and scores sent to the City of St. Marys. PHQ must also be completed. The City of St. Marys is currently offering continuous testing. Applicants who pass all tests and submit the PHQ and Civil Service Application will be certified to an eligible list. Qualified applicants must also submit a completed Civil Service Application and attach all associated documentation and submit to Sue Backs, City of St. Marys, 101 W. Spring Street, St. Marys, OH 45885 or via email to sbacks@cityofstmarys.net. Civil Service Application can be found on the City's website Job Details. Applicant must pass all individual tests, excluding any additional credits, as a prerequisite for further consideration for employment or appointment in the classification tested, and for certification to an eligible list. The following additional credit will be given to each applicant as it applies to that applicant’s test if he or she passes all tests (without counting additional credit) as described above. An applicant may receive any combination of the following credits up to an aggregate maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the total grade given in the examination to any applicant who files for the extra credit and qualifies. Any applicant for original appointment who is a resident of Ohio, who has completed service in the uniformed services as described in R.C. 124.23, who was honorably discharged or transferred to reserve duty with evidence of satisfactory service, and who otherwise meets the qualifications of that section, may file with the Commission a certificate of service or honorable discharge for extra credit for such service. The Commission shall grant additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the total grade given in the examination to any applicant who files for the extra credit and qualifies, provided that he or she has first received a passing grade. An applicant in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the total grade given in the examination, provided the applicant files for such credit and qualifies and first receives a passing grade. An applicant will only be entitled to one (1) of the credits described in this paragraph and the preceding paragraph. Any applicant for original appointment who possesses the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification may file with the Commission proof of such certifications for extra credit in the amount of fifteen percent (15%). Applicants eligible for veterans credit on original appointment examination shall receive a priority in ranking over non-veterans who obtain an identical grade. Examination: The examination is offered through the National Testing Network. You must register prior to reporting to the testing facility or prior to taking the test at home (virtual). To register, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. The closest testing locations are: Edison Community College Rhodes State College 1973 Edison Drive 4240 Campus Drive Workforce Development, East Hall Building Technical Education Laboratory 132 Piqua, Ohio 45356 Lima, Ohio 45804 A complete list of locations and examination dates and times are available on their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Salary Information: Starting Wage - No OPOTA Certification $23.46/hour OPOTA Certification $26.19/hour Step 1: $29.17/hour (upon completion of departmental training) Top wage: $33.50/hour Employees with an associate degree or higher in either law enforcement, police science, criminology, or criminal justice shall receive $1.05/hour additional compensation. Newly hired employees are eligible once they successfully complete their training period. Benefits Information: Health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave accrual, sick leave credit (up to 960 hours), compensatory time, pension plan through Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, fitness membership, and deferred compensation plans. Contact Info: Sue Backs Personnel Director Email: sbacks@cityofstmarys.net City Info: The City of St. Marys operates a full-time Police Department with sixteen full-time Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certified Officers, a full-time Police/Fire/EMS dispatch center with four Dispatchers, a Custodian of Records, and a Code Enforcement Officer. The department provides 24-hour coverage to our community and its visitors through various means of transportation.
Of the sixteen Officers, one Officer is assigned full-time as a School Resource Officer (SRO). The SRO not only provides safety for our students and staff, he and other Officers train our school and area businesses in safety in areas such as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). The SRO is a liaison between our school district and our police force.
The Police Department has one full-time Detective who has achieved OPOTA certifications in Master Criminal Investigator and Master Evidence Technician. The Detective also serves as a Traffic Crash Reconstructionist.
The Police Department believes in high quality training for all personnel. Several Officers have achieved the Master Criminal Investigator certification and three have attained the Master Evidence Technician certification to provide high quality and effective investigations. The department also has two firearms instructors, defensive tactics instructors, three hostage/crisis negotiators, and one Officer certified in computer and cell phone forensics to aid in criminal investigations.
A German Shepherd from Czechoslovakia named "Mattis" is also a member of the department. Mattis is a dual purpose K-9 with certifications in narcotics detection, tracking, and building, area, and article searches. Mattis and his handler patrol our streets as well as conduct numerous demonstrations for community organizations.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the City of St. Marys Police Department to protect life, preserve property, and provide a safe environment for our residents and visitors to live, work, and visit through exceptional police services. Core Values Honesty: We believe in being truthful in both our words and our actions. Integrity: We will do the right thing even when no one is watching. We believe our word is our bond to our community and our decisions will be based on the truth and common sense, guided by integrity. We will be honest in all of our dealings, with justice as our top objective. Professionalism: Our conduct and demeanor display the highest standard of personal and organizational excellence. Fairness: We will respect and uphold the Constitution, legal and human rights of all persons free from bias. Accountability: We will be accountable, public servants who work collaboratively, transparently, and fairly with all of the citizens who live in or visit our community.Qualifications:
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How to Apply
Contact Name: Susan Backs
Website: https://www.cityofstmarys.net/