Hiring Multiple Candidates
Patrol Officer (Entry Level)
NTN Testing Now Open through April 7, 2025
Also Hiring Lateral Transfers
City of Sandusky Police Department
222 Meigs Street | Sandusky, OH 44870 | Erie County
Full-Time Police Wages
Academy Cadet: $20.53/hour ($42,702 annually)
Certified Year 1: $28.81/hour ($59,925 annually)
Certified Year 2: $31.07/hour ($64,626 annually)
Certified Years 3: $33.82/hour ($70,346 annually)
Certified Year 6: $37.94/hour ($78,915 annually)
Sergeant Rank: $42.49/hour ($88,385 annually)
Lieutenant Rank: $48.02/hour ($99,875 annually)
The Sandusky Police Department is now accepting applications for entry level full-time police officers. APPLY TODAY!
When you join the Sandusky Police Department, you’ll enjoy the modern luxuries of our newly renovated Justice Center featuring state-of-the-art fitness center. You will serve in a vibrant, waterfront community on the shores of Lake Erie! Home to the world-famous Cedar Point amusement park, ferry access to Put-In-Bay & Kelleys islands, and a revitalized downtown with a lively entertainment scene, Sandusky offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. From the newly restored Jackson Street Pier’s free summer concerts, major events like Ohio Bike Week, and the IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon, there’s always excitement in the air. Recognized by USA Today as one of the 'Best Coastal Small Towns' in both 2019 and 2023, Sandusky, Ohio is the perfect place to start your career in law enforcement.
City Population: 25,000 people
Available Career Advancement Opportunities:
- United States Marshals Task Force Officer
- Drug Enforcement Officer (DEA)
- Detective Bureau
- Narcotics Investigator
- Special Response Team (SRT)
- Drone Technology Pilot Program
- Crash Investigation Unit
- School Resource Officers
- Marine Patrol Unit
- K9 Program
Benefits:
FREE Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx Coverage available
Paid Vacation, Holiday (116 hours), Personal and Sick Leave
Fitness, Longevity, Education & Bilingual Annual Bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform Allowance
Flexible Medical Spending Account
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy
Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Pension & Deferred Compensation
12-Hour Rotating Shifts; 3-days on/4-days off, 4-days on/3-days off
Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen;
- Must have attained the age of 21 on or prior to the date of appointment
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and be insurable under the city’s vehicle insurance program
- Must successfully pass background and pre-employment screening
- High School Diploma or GED
- OPOTC Certified or obtained within one year (Candidates are not required to be certified to apply)
- No residency requirements
Hiring Process
- Candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network by April 7, 2025. nationaltestingnetwork.com
- Any candidate with military service should submit a copy of their DD214 form to receive an additional twenty percent (20%) added to their passing score
- Any candidate with an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate will receive an additional ten percent (10%) added to their passing score
- Any candidate with a two (2) year Associates Degree shall receive an additional five percent (5%) added to their passing score
- Any candidate with a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree shall receive an additional ten percent (10%) added to their passing score
- Complete Application & Personal History Questionnaire (Application Link)
- Email documents to: ETaylor@cityofsandusky.com or
- Mail to: City of Sandusky Dept. of Administrative Services | Attn: Erica Taylor | 240 Columbus Ave. | Sandusky, OH 44780 (applications must be received no later than April 7, 2024).
- Drop off in person: City of Sandusky Police Department| 222 Meigs Street | Sandusky, OH 44780 (applications must be received no later than April 7, 2025).
- Pass Physical Agility Test
- From the starting line, perform in order the following tasks:
- Run 20 feet and surmount the 6-foot fence (max 3 attempts)
- Run the course (a distance of ¼ mile), which may be out and back or straight out.
- Surmount the 4-foot fence (5 seconds for failure to clear)
- Move the 165 pound object a distance of 50 feet
- Pick up the inert weapon, extend your arm so that the barrel protrudes through the 8” diameter ring and dry fire a total of 21 times with the dominant hand without touching the ring. Now, place the weapon in the weak hand and dry fire a total of 6 times. Failure to pull the trigger a total of 21 times with the dominant hand or 6 times with weak hand constitutes failure; a five second penalty is assessed each time the barrel touches the ring.
- Note: Time is continuous from start to finish and the test must be completed in a time of 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Failure to surmount the 6-foot fence after three attempts represents a failure on the test.
- In-person Interview
- Pass Background Check
- CVSA, Drug Screen, Stress Test & Psychological Exam
Contact Person:
Erica Taylor
Civil Service Commission Clerk
240 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870
Email: etaylor@cityofsandusky.com
Phone: 419-627-5885
Fax: 419-627-5835
Link to Application: http://www.cityofsandusky.com/PoliceCareers
Application Deadline: April 7, 2025
Job Type: Step 1 - Entry Level (Full-time)
Also accepting Applications for lateral transfer candidates 21 to 45 years of age.
Starting Salary: $59,925-$78,915 DOE
No Physical Agility Test Required
Must pass the NTN acceptance exam if candidate has less than 6 mo. Experience.
Link to Application: http://www.cityofsandusky.com/PoliceCareers