Communications Operator Lateral and Entry-Level

A challenging and rewarding career awaits you as a Communications Operator with the City of Beavercreek Police Department.

The City of Beavercreek is accepting applications for the position of Communications Operator. This process is open to lateral and entry-level applicants. A detailed job description for Communications Operator is included with this material. Beavercreek Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency with a tradition of service excellence and a strong community-oriented policing philosophy. We serve a growing, progressive community situated in the western portion of Greene County, Ohio.

The community has a diverse retail and commercial base with an approximate population of 46,549 (2020 census).

For a more comprehensive description of job functions and training required, please see:
Communications Operator Job Description

The successful applicant will receive salary and benefits that compare favorably with those offered in business or industry. The salary range based on the most current collective bargaining agreement will be $27.73/hr. ($57,678) progressing incrementally to $40.37/hr. ($83,969) at the completion of the current contract in 2027. Salary ranges may change commensurate with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and FOP Lodge 160.

Communications Operators receive shift differential pay, paid vacations, holiday pay, weekend differential pay, personal allowance days and opportunities for overtime payment and/or compensatory time. Additional benefits include an Educational Incentive bonus, Seniority bonus and an Attendance bonus.

Additional benefits include:

• Group Hospitalization and Medical Insurance (partial employee pay)
• Prescription Program
• Dental Coverage (partial employee pay)
• Optional Vision Care
• Group Life Insurance
• Workers Compensation Protection
• Occupational Injury Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Applicants for the position must meet the following minimum qualifications.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Lawfully eligible to work in the United States
• Possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to work an 80-hour biweekly rotational schedule including weekend, evenings, nights and holidays on an assigned shift
• Must be available for on call work

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION

The following occurrences or combination occurrences in your background are examples of things that may result in rejection of an applicant’s consideration for a police officer position:

• Felony conviction
• Honesty/Falsification Issues
• Conviction for drug related violations and/or Use of Illegal Drugs
• Conviction for any crime of violence, misdemeanor included
• Abuse of Alcohol and/or drugs
• Anti-Social Behavior
• Poor Work Record
• Numerous Debts
• Incomplete or Inaccurate information on Application or Personal History Questionnaire

Applicants who are disqualified as a result of the background/polygraph may not be eligible to reapply and shall be informed in writing of their status.

5. Chief’s Oral Interview

Applicants who successfully complete the Background Investigation/Pre-Employment Polygraph Examination will be invited for an oral interview with the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police may choose any number of applicants to interview from the eligibility list depending on the number of current or anticipated vacancies. The Chief may also choose not to conduct interviews until a vacancy occurs.

If an applicant is chosen, the Chief of Police will forward a recommendation to the City Manager for consideration. If a conditional offer of employment is extended to the applicant, they will participate in the remaining phases of the hiring process. Should the applicant fail to pass any remaining phases of the conditional offer of employment, they will be eliminated from the hiring process.

Should an applicant be considered twice for vacant positions but not selected, the City shall have the authority to remove the applicant from the eligibility list at the Chief’s discretion.

CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

6. Conditional Post Offer Polygraph

This polygraph explores medical, physical and psychological aspects of the applicant.

7. Psychological Examination

A psychological examination is designed to assess the appropriate, adequate, acceptable or desirable psychological, emotional, and personality profile and characteristics, traits, qualities, attributes and tendencies to perform as a Beavercreek Communications Operator. It will also evaluate an applicant to determine whether that person has the ability to endure stress associated with the nature of the job.

8. Medical Examination

A medical examination of each applicant will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment but prior to actual appointment to probationary status. This examination is to identify any medical problems that might inhibit work performance, shorten a career or contribute to…