This posting is for applicants who are currently OPOTC certified by the State of Ohio. If you are not OPOTC certified but are interested in being considered for our Star Training Academy, be sure to apply for our Akron Police Academy Cadet position here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/akron.
If you are OPOTC certified, you may qualify for higher starting pay and additional vacation or paid leave. See the table below for some of the great incentives the City of Akron has to offer. You may also be eligible to purchase up to an additional 60 hours of leave time.
|
Years of outside qualifying Law Enforcement experience |
Starting pay |
Leave Time after graduation from Akron’s Fast Track Academy |
Paid Leave Accrual Rate |
|
1 |
$68,931.20 |
40 hours vacation |
N/A |
|
2 |
$72,633.60 |
80 hours vacation |
N/A |
|
3 |
$76,606.40 |
80 hours vacation |
N/A |
|
4 |
$76,606.40 |
80 hours vacation |
N/A |
|
5+ |
$76,606.40 |
80 hours paid leave |
4.60 hrs/week paid leave |
This is general duty public protection, law enforcement, and criminal investigation work in support of the Police Division’s mission and values.
An employee in this class is responsible for the preservation of public peace, prevention of crime, detection and arrest of violators, protection of life and property, the enforcement of all criminal laws of the State of Ohio, and enforcement of ordinances of the City of Akron.
Works under the general supervision of a superior officer and in accordance with rules, regulations, established procedures and standards, and rigid training; however, conditions of emergency, public danger, personal danger, civil disorder, and sensitive public opinion require instant decisions, tact, courtesy, and mature judgment. Employee is held responsible for conduct on and off duty.