Cleveland is hiring patrol officers, who can make up to $86,918, at a May hiring event that will allow applicants to complete several steps in the application process in a single day.

The expedited hiring event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 2, 3 and 4 at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave. There will be free parking at the Willard Park Garage at City Hall. 

Walk-ins will be accepted, but applicants are encouraged to register by clicking on this link so that they may receive a timed slot for testing. The link provides information about the event, including the tests applicants are required to take. Attendees may also call (216) 623-5233 to register. They must bring a valid ID or driver license.

At the expedited hiring event for Cleveland patrol officers, attendees will be able to:

  • Take the National Testing Network (NTN) exam
  • Take the physical fitness assessment (they should wear comfortable clothes)
  • Undergo a preliminary background check
  • Receive a pre-conditional employment offer

Attendees will be required to complete other steps in the application process at a later date. To find out more about the patrol officer position, which has a starting salary of $64,530, and the application process, click on this link.  The city raised pay last year in response to difficulty attracting police officers.

Those who are hired will become members of the 160th class of the police academy, who are expected to enter in August and graduate in March 2026.

“Our Division is committed to recruiting the best candidates to serve our community,” wrote Chief Dorothy A. Todd in a news release. “This hiring event offers a convenient opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement.”

CMHA hiring for public safety jobs

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority is hiring for several public safety positions, including at a career fair on April 30. The positions include: police officer at $28.69 an hour, armed protection officer at $17.73 an hour, unarmed protection officers at $14.51 and police cadets at $15. The career fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at CMHA’s main campus, 8120 Kinsman Rd.,

Cleveland. Walk-ins will be accepted, but applicants are encouraged to register by clicking this link. This link provides additional information about the career fair, in which CMHA is also recruiting for positions that are not in public safety.

Economics Reporter (she/her)
Economics is often thought of as a lofty topic, but it shouldn’t be. My goal is to offer a street-level view of economics. My focus is on how the economy affects the lives of Greater Clevelanders. My areas of coverage include jobs, housing, entrepreneurship, unions, wealth inequality and pocketbook issues such as inflation.