Civil Service

In April of 1978, Boardman Township became the first township in Ohio to implement Civil Service protection for police officers and firefighters. The Civil Service Commission is composed of three citizens of the township appointed by the trustees to maintain professionalism in the departments. The commission adopted a set of rules and regulations to regulate the various aspects of employment and promotion within the safety forces.

They also hear appeals of individuals with regard to disciplinary charges. Institution of the Civil Service Commission has removed political pressures from the hiring, firing and promotion within the safety forces. Whenever a vacancy occurs within the Police or Fire Department, it is filled from an existing eligibility list. Approximately every two years (on the even-number years) the Civil Service Commission administers a competitive entry-level examination for police and fire candidates. All candidates passing the examination are placed on the eligibility list in accordance with their grades. These eligibility lists are in effect for two years.

If you have any questions, please contact Vickie Davis at 330-726-4177, ext. 61701.

Civil Service Commissioners

Atty. Martha L. Bushey, Chairman
Richard A. Schafer, Vice Chairman
Aaron M. Franks

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Open Application Period

Entry-level Police Officer

Application & Open Testing Period:

December 20 to 4:00 pm on January 20

The Boardman Township Civil Service Commission is responsible for establishing a rank ordered list for the position of full-time entry-level police officers in the Boardman Township Police Department. The first step in this process is to submit an initial application to the Commission.

You can find these steps below in the Application Requirements & Process file.

Starting salary for new full time patrol officers is $50,000 annually, with lateral credit for full or part time police experience of up to five (5) years with starting pay at $60,000. Information about wages, benefits, and opportunities within the department may be found on below, on the Employment Page, or by contacting Chief of Police Todd Werth at twerth@boardmantwp.com or 330-770-1429.

This specific application period is only open to individuals certified as Ohio Police Officer Training Commission (OPOT-C) officers, recent graduates or those currently enrolled in an Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) by the end of the application period (January 20^th). There is no fee required to submit an application through this process. It is anticipated that Boardman will have a future traditional entry level police officer examination in 2025 that will also be open to individuals not in an academy or having an Ohio police officer commission.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action. A candidate must have the ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully. All candidates must be 21 years of age at time of final appointment and employment. There is no upper age limit for otherwise eligible candidates for the position of full-time police officer for Boardman Township. All candidates must be able to follow written and oral instructions, and be able to speak, read, and write the English language. All Candidates must be citizens of the United States (or provide proof of their intentions of receiving citizenship). There are no part time positions available.

Prior to final appointment and employment, each candidate must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, a medical examination, a physical agility test, a psychological examination and any other tests deemed necessary by the Boardman Township Civil Service Commission.

To apply and for more information —

Click link to Download the Application Requirements & Process – Announcement for Entry-Level Police Officer Position[49]
Click link for “fillable” Boardman Civil Service Application – Boardman Civil Service Application – December 2024 police officer position
Click link for more information about the application period and wage scale – December 2024 Civil Service Application Period – BPD Information Flyer[79]

For questions on the application process contact the Civil Service Commission at boardmancivilservice@gmail.com or (330)726-4177 extension 61701.

After hours call or text (330) 540-8204, or Chief Werth at twerth@boardmantwp.com or 330-770-1429.

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