This is the Police Officer Entrance Exam Application for the Montville Township Police Department in Medina County, Ohio. The purpose of this Police Entrance Exam is to develop an eligible hiring list for one open full-time Police Officer position. The hiring process is as follows:
PHASE #1 – The passing score on the NTN Written Examination: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=1&state=OHIO
PHASE #2 – Interviews will be conducted by a panel consisting of at least two Supervisors and at least two Patrol Officers. Video interviews may be available depending on an applicant’s location. Additional interviews may follow.
PHASE #3 - The Physical Agility portion will be conducted during times and dates to be announced:
The Physical Agility test is a modified version of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program Physical Fitness Requirement. A passing score for the individual sections will be based off the following:
● Pushups: 40th percentile of the Cooper Standard (OPOTA Standard is the 50th percentile)
● Situps: 40th percentile of the Cooper Standard (OPOTA Standard is the 50th percentile)
● Run: 75th percentile pace from the Cooper Standard, for a reduced distance of 1/2mi (800m). There will be no option for a mile and a half run.
*This is a deviation from the OPOTA standard, and it is strongly recommended that you train appropriately in order to ensure your ability to pass. It is recommended you wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes for the agility test.
*Candidates who successfully pass the Physical Agility will be moved on to Phase #4.
PHASE #4 – Second Round Interviews will be conducted with the Lieutenant and Chief of Police.
PHASE #5 – In-depth Background Investigation including – Psychological Testing, Polygraph Testing, Physical and Drug Testing.
The Montville Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This department does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
