Lateral / certified officer · Posted Aug 5, 2026
Police Officer Lateral Transfer
Pay
$82,014 to $93,051$82,013.77 - $93,051.48 Annually
Closes
Not statedOpen
Bonus
$5,000$2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.
Laterals
Not statedLateral start $82,014At least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employment
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48.Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48.Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48.Candidates with two years of experience will start at the top rate.Signing Bonus of $5,000; $2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.$2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applyingPossess valid and current OPOTA certificationAt least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employmentAt least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employment12-hour shiftsTake home care programThe posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalThe Cleveland Heights PD will be accepting applications for lateral transfer . Applications must be completed on the City of Cleveland Heights website at www.clevelandheights.com (click “employment opportunities”).
The lateral transfer process will include an oral interview, thorough background investigation, voice stress analysis, psychological evaluation, medical evaluation to include drug screen and any other method necessary to ascertain the qualifications and abilities of the applicant. There will not be a written or physical agility test.
If you cannot meet all the minimum qualifications below, do not submit an application.
Minimum requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applying
Must be a US or naturalized citizen
Possess valid and current OPOTA certification
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record
At least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employment
Must pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examination
Comprehensive Benefits:
Signing Bonus of $5,000; $2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.
Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48. Candidates with two years of experience will start at the top rate.
Educational bonus of $2,000 for bachelor’s degree and $1,000 for associate’s degree
$20,000 educational tuition reimbursement
Annual clothing allowance bonus of $1400
Annual firearms proficiency bonus of 5% of base pay
Compensatory time with annual payout
Annual sick time bonus
$10,000 life insurance policy
Opportunity for specialized units including EDGE Swat, Bomb Squad, Mobile Field Force, Community Response Team, K-9, Accident Investigative Unit, Detective Bureau, Narcotic Unit, Federal Task Officer, Police Academy Instructor
Full group health coverage
12-hour shifts
OP&F pension
88 hours of paid holiday
24 hours of paid personal time
Vacation accrual starting at 80 hours annually
Longevity pay
Take home care program
About Cleveland Heights PD
Full department page- Starting pay$82,014
- Top of scale$93,051
- Sworn officers (2023)87
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