CPD Recruitment
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Hiring Process
Application
Written Tests
Video Test
OPOTA Physical Test
Job Interview
Conditional Offer
Medical Exam
Psychological Exam
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Prep Resources
Test Preparations Resources
The Journey to Becoming a Police Officer(PDF, 706KB)
Background Removal Standards for Police Officer(PDF, 424KB)
Police Officer Examination Preparation Guide(PDF, 3MB)
Police Officer Multiple-Choice Exam Preparation Guide(PDF, 2MB)
Police Officer Writing Sample Exam Preparation Guide(PDF, 2MB)
Writing Sample Practice Video
Police Officer Exam Writing Sample Incident Report - Form(PDF, 201KB)
Police Officer Exam Writing Sample Incident Handout(PDF, 117KB)
Police Officer Situational Response Assessment Preparation Booklet(PDF, 1MB)
Police Officer Exam SRA Scenarios Sample Video
Bonus: Additional Points
Earned Preference Points for Secondary Language Fluency Fact Sheet(PDF, 205KB)
Veterans Preference Fact Sheet(PDF, 734KB)
Physical Preparations & Medical Information
Civil Service Commission Medical Guide for Police Officer Candidates(PDF, 182KB)
Police Officer Treadmill Stress Test Guide(PDF, 182KB)
Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Physical Fitness Benchmarks(PDF, 465KB)
