Police Officer

Work Description

Under general supervision, a Police Officer patrols a designated area, enforcing state and city laws and maintaining order. A Police Officer answers calls when a crime is suspected, or an emergency exists and takes such actions as are necessary to prevent crime, to apprehend criminals, to maintain safety, and to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations.

A Police Officer's duties may include assignments to uniformed patrol, traffic work, warrant enforcement or other specialized departmental activity. Work involves an element of personal danger in the pursuit of duties.

High School diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 20-years old at time of application and 21-years old at time of appointment. No person is eligible for an original appointment as a Mentor Police Officer on or after their thirty-sixth (36th) birthday. Must have a valid driver's license. Must successfully complete required police training and achieve Basic Training Certification.

Youmust submit an Application for this position, as well as participate in theLaw Enforcement - Frontline National written test offered on the National Testing Network website , to be considered for the City of Mentor s Eligibility List. Applications will be accepted in-person, by mail or email directed to the City of Mentor s Civil Service Commission from Monday, January 12, 2026 - Monday, February 9, 2026.

Application packets are available to view and print at  and through the NTN link. See FACT SHEET for detailed information and submission instructions (which you can find at )

Application submission at 11:59 pm

Only National Testing Network test scores dated February 9, 2025 through February 09, 2026 will be accepted.

Completed applications must be sent by the deadline and can be submitted to the email:

- No Exceptions, (

Please note:

there are NO extra spaces needed in the email, please omit those when emailing the proper information to apply for this position.)