Police Officer

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Van Wert, Ohio, will hold a competitive examination to create an eligibility for the City Police Department of Van Wert, Ohio, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9 o’clock A.M., in the Council Chambers located in the Municipal Building at 515 East main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. The front door will open at 8:00 A.M.

All persons wishing to take this examination must file an Application with the City Police Department, City Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio
on or before 7:00 o’clock A.M., Monday, November 17, 2025.

Application packets will be available
on and after Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Police Communications Center, Room 116, (first floor) in the Van Wert City Building during or after business hours.

The following are the requirements in order to sit for the Examination:

• Applicant must be at least Nineteen (19) years of age by the date of the Examination (Applicant cannot be appointed to a position until Twenty (20) years of age)
• Applicant must be less than Forty-three (43) years of age on the date of the Examination (Applicant cannot be appointed to a position on or after 43rd birthday)
• Applicant must be an United States citizen or possess a valid permanent resident card
• Applicant must have earned a high school degree or GED
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License

Salary/Benefits:

• Top hourly pay rate $32.96
• Leave includes vacation, holidays, personal and sick time
• City offers medical, vision, dental and life insurance plans
• Health savings account available with $1,000.00 one-time contribution from the City
• EAP program available
• Pension through Ohio Police and Fire
• Lateral transfers

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer