VW Civil Service to conduct police exam

City of Van Wert information

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Van Wert will hold a competitive examination to create an eligibility list for the appointment of a police officer to the Van Wert Police Department on Saturday, September 6, at 9 a.m., at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert.  The department is looking to fill one current vacancy from this examination eligibility list.

All persons wishing to take this examination must file an application with the Van Wert Police Department, Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. in Van Wert, on or before 4 p.m., Monday, August 25.

Application packets will be available starting at 8 a.m. on August 11 at the Van Wert Police Communications Center, Room 116 (first floor).

Conditions for Application:

All applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America, or have a valid permanent residency card and reside in Ohio; they must also reside in Van Wert County or an adjoining county within the state or signify in writing their intention to become a Van Wert County or adjoining Ohio county resident upon permanent appointment.

Minimum/Maximum Age – applicants for Original appointment examination to the Police Department must have attained the age of 21 years on or before the date of appointment. No one shall be eligible to receive an original appointment to the Police Department on or after their 35th birthday.

Pay and Benefits:

Starting hourly rate: $16.52; Maximum hourly rate: $22.21

Benefits: City provided health/life/vision insurance; available dental insurance; vacation/holiday/compensatory time/personal days/sick leave; shift differential pay; uniform allowance; longevity pay; deferred compensation plan and Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.