Police Sergeant

Recruitment #24-3211-001

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Examination Date

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 
Civil Service Board Office 
371 West Second Street, Lower Level 
Dayton, Ohio 45402 

*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

A Police Sergeant directly supervises sworn and civilian police employees and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) and 5 years of consecutive accredited service in the Dayton Police Department as of the examination date (March 7, 2024).

Certifications

Must be OPOTA certified at time of promotion and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

General Requirements

Applicants wishing to receive educational credit should indicate their post-secondary degree in the school section of the application.  Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Applicants must also provide documentation of education to the Director and Chief of Police or his designee by the date of examination (March 7, 2024) in order to receive education credit.

Promotional Qualifications

Must currently be a Police Officer with the Dayton Police Department.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants MUST indicate all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement on their application to be considered for admittance to the examination process.

Principle Sources of Study Material

1. Master Agreement - The City of Dayton, Ohio and The Dayton Public Service Union Local No. 101, A.F.S.C.M.E. Ohio Council 8 (November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023).
2. Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police, John C. Post Lodge No. 44, Police Officers Unit and the City of Dayton, Ohio (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023). 
3. Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police, John C. Post Lodge No. 44, Supervisors' Unit and the City of Dayton, Ohio (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023). 
4. City of Dayton Civil Service Board Rules and Regulations (including Policies 1 - 13) (with revisions through December 2, 2021). 
5. City of Dayton Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (with revisions through August 31, 2023). 
6. Rules of Conduct - Dayton Police Department (with revisions through August 31, 2023). 
7. Manual of Procedure - Dayton Police Department (with revisions through August 31, 2023). 
8. Executive Orders - Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023). 
9. Administrative Memorandums - Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023). 
10. Academy Training Bulletins - Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023).