GREENVILLE – Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold Entry Interviews for the position of Patrol Officer for the Police Department of the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Applicants will be contacted with their set interview time.
Applicants must have attained the age of 21 on or before the date of the Entry Interview; must have a valid driver’s license and have a high school diploma or GED as of October 5, 2025; and must be citizens of the United States of America or have legally declared their intentions of becoming United States citizens. Salary ranges from $53,747.20 to $75,795.20 annually, plus benefits.
The job description requires the employee to work under the direction of the Chief of Police of the Greenville Police Department; patrol assigned areas, to protect lives and property, to enforce laws and prevent crime; respond to a variety of complaints and emergency calls; enforce traffic laws; apprehend criminal violators; prepare and maintain reports and other records and documents; perform other numerous and varied law enforcement, public safety and public service duties.
A photo ID issued by a government agency must be presented to gain admission to the Entry Interview. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the interview and receive any credits.
Addition of credits: To be considered for a Uniformed Service credit of 20%, the applicant must be a resident of the State of Ohio and submit a copy of their certificate of service or honorable discharge from active duty. To be considered for a reserve component of the armed forces (including the Ohio National Guard) credit of 15%, must submit proof of completion of initial entry-level training with a completed application. Credit is given for a degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice as follows: 5% for an associate degree, 10% for a bachelor’s degree and 15% for a Master or Doctorate. 20% credit is given for having earned an OPOTA certificate. A notarized copy must substantiate each claim of course completion. For an advanced degree to earn additional credit, it must be issued from an accredited college or university. Only one additional earned credit will be permitted for an applicant.
Those candidates receiving a passing grade on the Entry Interview shall then be required to submit and pass a physical ability test, which shall be scheduled for a later date at a date and time to be determined. Criteria for the physical ability test can be found on the City’s website at cityofgreenville.org
The candidate(s) considered for appointment shall also be required to submit to and pass a medical examination, psychological examination, a background check, a drug screening application, a polygraph examination and a physical fitness test prior to employment.
Any interested person can obtain an application online at cityofgreenville.org or from the Office of the Mayor, City of Greenville Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays. The application must be completed and returned to the Office of the Mayor no later than Friday, October 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM to be eligible for the interview.
