Police Officer Cadet will be assigned to a Police Academy starting in 2024 to complete classroom curriculum and physical skills development in firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, physical fitness, driving, and other related skills required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission in preparation for appointment to a Police Officer at CMHA. CMHA will pay a trainee rate of $15.00/hour while attending the Police Academy. Police Cadets must meet all Ohio Administrative Code provisions that govern the ability to attend Ohio Peace Officer Training Courses and the ability to possess or receive a firearm. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, CMHA may appoint the Police Cadet to the classification of sworn Police Officer at a starting rate of $24.00/hour. The selected candidate will be passionate about the Authority's mission and will strive to advance the mission, vision, and values to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Comply with the Training Academy's Code of Conduct, and Student Handbook Rules
• Eligible to attend and complete more than 700 contact hours in a 24-week full-time Basic Peace Officer Academy.
• Maintain a grade of 70% or higher.
• Must pass OPOTA written examination, firearms examination, and physical examination
• Must be a United States or naturalized citizen
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment as a sworn Police Officer
• Must complete all three (3) physical assessments as required by the Academy based on the Cooper Standards (e.g., sit ups, pushups, and 1.5-mile run) as part of the selection process
• Applicants must successfully pass a psychological evaluation and background check
• Must agree to a three (3) year commitment to the CMHA Police Department.
• Possession of a valid Ohio vehicle operator's license and insurability under agency policies.

Please review: The below matters prohibit an individual from attending an Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program. This includes occurrences that are sealed or expunged.

• Must have a valid driver’s license with operational privileges to participate in any practical portion of driving training.
• The person is subject to a weapon disability;
• The person is under indictment, has pleaded guilty to, or has been convicted of a felony;
• Any person currently registering as a sex offender, child-victim offender, or arson offender;
• Any person under indictment or otherwise charged with an offense under ORC Chapter 2925, Drug Offenses; Chapter 3719, Controlled Substances, or Chapter 4729, Dangerous Drugs, that involves the illegal possession, use, sale, administration, or distribution of or trafficking in a drug of abuse – if they are convicted of that offense, they are disqualified for a three-year period;
• Any person under indictment or otherwise charged with a misdemeanor offense of violence – if they are convicted of that offense, they are disqualified for a three-year period;
• Any person under indictment or otherwise charged with a violation of ORC 2903.14, Negligent Assault;
• Any person with a conviction of guilty to an offense under ORC Chapter 2913, Theft and Fraud, or a municipal ordinance that is substantially similar is disqualified for a three-year period. As part of the enrollment process, a BCI and FBI criminal record check will be conducted. Records that have been expunged or sealed by court order will be opened and reviewed for purposes of attendance in Peace Officer Basic Training and for purposes of appointment as a peace officer.
• Prospective students subject to a state or federal weapons disability, or who are unsure if they are subject to such a disability, may not participate in any portion of firearms training, or any classroom training that involves the handling of a firearm, unless and until relieved of the disability and unless and until the OPOTC Executive Director notifies both the student and the Commander that the potential weapons disability issue has been favorably resolved. (See ORC 2923.13, Appendix A, and USC Title 18 USC 921). This matter shall be strictly interpreted, and, as a violation could lead to criminal or civil liability for the prospective student, the instructor, and/or the commander, such a violation shall be considered a serious commander certification violation.

COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority requires evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination for newly hired employees.* *The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") requires CMHA to maintain confidentiality of employee medical information. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will be stored separately from the employee’s personnel files as required under the ADA. CMHA provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Please contact CMHA’s Human Resources at 216-348-5030.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment as a sworn Police Officer?
• Are you willing to complete all three (3) physical assessments as required by the Academy based on the Cooper Standards (e.g., sit ups, pushups, and 1.5-mile run) as part of the selection process
• Will you be able to attend and complete more than 700 contact hours in a 24-week full-time Basic Peace Officer Academy?
• Are you willing to commit to a three (3) year commitment to the CMHA Police Department?
• Are you able to start full-time at a Police Academy in January 2024?
• Are you willing to undergo a psychological evaluation and background check?

Please review the position description regarding occurrences that could disqualify a candidate from consideration (including matters that have been sealed or expunged).

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person