Patrol Officer - Civil Service Lateral

Employment Opportunities

The City of Solon is accepting lateral applications for the position of Patrol Officer for the Solon Police Department. Only the first 50 applications submitted will be accepted. Applications will be graded against a scoring matrix provided by Clancy & Associates, and the top 20 candidates will participate in a panel interview on either August 13th or 14th 2026 to finalize a Civil Service list.

• At least two full‑time years of law enforcement service.
• Current full‑time police officer with OPOTA certification or separated from active service no longer than one year.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driving privileges.
• Good moral character with no history of felony or misdemeanor offenses.
• Excellent work ethic and service‑oriented attitude.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, truth analysis, and full psychological exams.

• Starting salary: $86,907.11. Upon successful completion of the Field Training Program, salary ranges from $90,079.69 to $98,923.90 based on years of prior service.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund membership, life insurance, vacation, sick leave accruals, and select paid holidays.

Interested candidates must submit an application online by visiting the City of Solon website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Click on “Apply Online” or visit the Human Resources webpage for more information. Applications must be completed and submitted by July 17, 2026.

Questions and supporting documentation for calculating your score with the matrix should be directed to Laura Watterson at lwatterson.

The City of Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability, or military veteran status in employment or provision of services. All information received is subject to the public records laws of the State of Ohio.