Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER

CITY OF LIMA

The City of Lima is accepting applications and testing for the position of Police Officer.

Candidates must submit application and take examination.

• Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.

• Application process is online at https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117

Deadline for Applications and Testing: December 18, 2026

Candidates passing the exam with a 70% or higher will be certified to the eligible list.

Rate of Pay: $31.06 per hour with pay differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Vouchers: Residents of Allen Co, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost

of the entry-level exam. Candidates must show proof of residency

Contact Civil Service Board @ [email protected]

Application Process:

Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at

https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117

Examination Process:

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

• Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test
• Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)

Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

Benefits: Healthcare, including major medical, dental; prescription; life insurance;

wellness program; vacation accrual; sick leave; bereavement leave; OHIO P&F

retirement; deferred compensation program; EAP program; paid holidays

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, enforces law; assists in investigations; prepares and

maintains police records; maintains personal and professional competence and

awareness; may be assigned to perform S.W.A.T., D.A.R.E., and Safety City Officer

Duties. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: The training, education and work experience which indicate

possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. The minimum

acceptable qualifications for this position are:

Completion of high school education and training and experience involving

considerable contact with the public. Must pass the Civil Service Examination for

the position. Must possess valid Ohio Driver’s license. Must be as least twenty-one

(21) years of age and not fifty-one years of age or older at time of appointment.

Department Overview: The mission of the Lima Police Department is “To work in

partnership with the community to improve the quality of life by creatively solving

problems related to crime, the fear of crime, neighborhood decay, and to safeguard the

constitutional rights of all”. All members of the department work in partnership

with the community, including the special units: the Social Media Team, Dive Team, Bike Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT Team, K9 Unit, and members of Community-Oriented Policing Program, members working with Safety City, Honor Guard, and Crash Team.

Candidate Contact Information:

Debra S. Vobbe

Civil Service Board Director

202 E. High St. – 2nd Floor

Lima, OH 45801

419-223-7271

[email protected]

THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.