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CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
ELYRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
2026 POLICE OFFICER – LATERAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
The Elyria Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer through lateral transfer. Applicants must complete and submit an online application through PoliceApp.com.
Application Period: Monday, October 26, 2026, through Monday, December 7, 2026.
ABOUT THE ELYRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Elyria Police Department is a mid-sized agency offering an exciting and rewarding career in law enforcement, a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement benefits through the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.
Officers have opportunities for advancement, professional development, and specialized assignments, including:
- Criminal Investigations
- Narcotics Investigations
- Crime Scene Investigations and Forensics
- Special Response Team (SRT)
- Unmanned Aviation
- Crash and Accident Investigations
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Negotiation and Hostage Negotiation
- Criminal Analysis and Intelligence
- Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
- Departmental Instructor Positions, including Firearms, Defensive Tactics, OVI/Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Taser, OC Spray, and Baton
- Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC)
- Training Division
- Bicycle Unit
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) peace officer certification.
- Current employment as a full-time or part-time police officer in the State of Ohio.
- United States citizenship.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Valid Ohio driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
STARTING PAY: $31.50–$37.88 per hour
BENEFITS
The City of Elyria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Group life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Retirement benefits through the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
Applicants must submit the following through PoliceApp.com:
- 1. Completed Civil Service application.
- 2. Copy of current OPOTA peace officer certification.
- 3. Acknowledgment of the Essential Functions for Police Officer document.
All required application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2026.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Following certification of the lateral-transfer eligibility list by the Elyria Civil Service Commission, applicants will be notified by email regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Applicants will be directed to complete the background investigation through a separate online platform.
Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email and completing all requested information and documentation promptly. Failure to respond or meet established deadlines may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Before appointment, applicants will be required to complete the applicable pre-employment evaluations, including a CVSA/polygraph examination, a medical physical examination with drug screening, and a psychological examination.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Providing false, misleading, or falsified information may result in disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if discovered after appointment.
For questions or additional information, please call 440-309-2313.
Please direct questions regarding this position to tgray@cityofelyria.org
About Public Safety Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PublicSafetyApp account to monitor for updates.