The Boardman Township Civil Service Commission will oversee an Entry Level Police Officer exam from March 11 to April 18. Testing will be provided through the National Testing Network (NTN) www.nationaltestingnetwork.com that offers a flexible testing schedule that allows candidates to take the exam in person or through an online proctor anytime during the six week testing period.
      Civil service test points will be added for
      military service, educational background, and current OPOTC certification.
      Panel interviews, background investigation, voice stress examination, drug screening, medical physical, and a physical fitness test will follow as the next steps in the employment process.
      Applicants are able to apply for and take the Boardman Civil Service test without a completed police academy certification.
      The wage scale for non-rank patrol officers ranges from $50,003 to $68,432 annually with wage/step and cost of living increases based on a collective bargaining agreement. Officers also receive health care benefits including an annual health savings account, annual uniform allowance, holiday pay, accrued sick time, training and attendance bonuses
      The mission of the Boardman Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in Boardman Township by working in partnership with the community to preserve life, enforce the law, provide quality services, reduce the fear of crime, and promote joint problem-solving for safe, secure neighborhoods. The department consists of staffing positions for 63 sworn police officers, which includes rank positions for eight sergeants, four lieutenants, and two captains, along with 21 non-sworn professional staff.
      In addition to patrol, officers have several numerous opportunities to fill specialty positions within the department including detective, crime scene investigator, narcotics enforcement, SWAT, traffic enforcement, canine officer, school resource officers, and assignment to federal task forces.
      “An important focus of the department is to provide training opportunities for officers from both internal training sessions and individual attendance in outside law enforcement courses, Police Chief Todd Werth said.
      Additional Information
      Visit the Boardman Civil Service web page https://www.boardmantwp.com/civil-service/ for information and an application packet; or contact the Civil Service Commission at boardmancivilservice@gmail.com, or 330-726-4177 ext. 61701. You may also contact Boardman Chief of Police Todd Werth at twerth@boardmantwp.com or call him at 330-770-1429 with any questions.