Notice is hereby given by the Warren Municipal Civil Service Commission of the written Competitive Open Examination to be conducted by National Testing Network for the position of Police Officer in the Warren City Police Department.

This examination closes on January 29, 2024.

As an incentive to all applicants, any successful candidate who receives an offer of employment and is hired by the City of Warren will receive full reimbursement for OPATA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy) coursework and certification for a 3-year employment commitment which will be detailed in a memorandum of understanding with the City of Warren.

The examination will consist of two parts:  Written and Physical Agility.

QUALIFICATIONS: (At the time of examination)

1. Must be a citizen of the United States of America or have legally declared his/her intention of becoming so.

2. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age but no more than forty (40) years of age.

NOTE: Despite the ages for examination, no person, regardless of his/her results, shall be eligible to receive an original appointment to the position of Police Officer unless that person is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and no more than forty (40) years of age.

3. Must be a High School Graduate or have a G.E.D.

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

NOTE:  Despite the fact that one need not be a holder of an operative and valid certificate for the completion of the Basic Peace Officer Training Course at the time of this examination, no person, regardless of his/her results on this examination, shall be eligible to receive an original appointment to the position of Police Officer unless and until  that person is the holder of an operative and valid certification for the completion of the Basic Police Officer Training Course issued by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Counsel.

Passing grade for this written examination has been established at 70%.

Only those applicants passing the written examination will be eligible to take the Physical Agility examination.

Candidates who wish to apply for this written examination should go to the following website for examination information:  

www.nationaltestingnetwork.com