What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avon Lake Police Officer position at City of Avon Lake?
***APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED IN PERSON OR SENT TO: 150 AVON BELDEN ROAD, AVON LAKE OH 44012 ALONG WITH AN APPLICATION FEE OF $25. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE INVALID. CANDIDATES MUST TAKE SCHEDULED TEST AND PASS WITH A SCORE OF 70% TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION.***
CITY OF AVON LAKE
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
FOR THE POSITION OF
FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER
To be held on:
Saturday, June 20, 2026, AT 9:00 a.m.
AVON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
ROOM 160
175 AVON BELDEN ROAD
AVON LAKE, OHIO 44012
The Civil Service Commission of the City of Avon Lake shall hold an examination for the purpose of creating an eligibility list for original appointment to the position of Police Officer in the Police Department.
Starting Salary - $34.82/hour
Plus, comprehensive benefits, membership in The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #25,
and coverage in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F).
Applications may be obtained online at www.avonlake.org or in person from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Municipal Building, 150 Avon Belden Road, 1st Floor, Avon Lake, Ohio, beginning Monday, May 18, 2026. All applications are due and shall be postmarked no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Minimum qualifications are contained in the application packet available at 150 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, Ohio, or online at www.avonlake.org.
A non-refundable $25 filing fee is required when the application is returned. Said fee shall be in the form of cash or personal check payable to the City of Avon Lake.
THE CITY OF AVON LAKE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35