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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
APPROVED C.S.C. MINUTES 10.14.2022 de ANNOUNCEMENT NO. CS2022-091
Police Traffic Controller (OPEN)
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of Cleveland, Ohio, of an open competitive examination for the above classification.
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
No other form or method of application will be accepted. Absolutely no paper applications will be accepted.
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2022. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2022.
PLEASE NOTE – IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED FOR THIS EXAMINATION BUT HAVE NOT YET TESTED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILE AGAIN.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S POLICY IS THAT NO LATE FILING WILL BE ALLOWED.
IMPORTANT NOTE : At the time of submitting an application, copies of the following items are required to be uploaded as attachments to that application:
Proof of Education (as provided herein);- Driver’s License or Government Issued ID;
- Proof of Residency (as described herein), which is only required if the applicant is seeking residency credit for the examination; and
- DD-214 or other materials to prove veteran’s status (as described herein) only required if the applicant is seeking veteran’s preference points.
NOTE: All correspondence, notifications, and certifications will be made with applicants via email. Any updates of email or your online profile must be made at:
CS@clevelandohio.gov
NOTE: YOU ARE NOT APPLYING FOR AN IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING. YOU ARE APPLYING TO TAKE AN EXAMINATION WHICH WILL BE USED TO CREATE AN ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION. THAT LIST WILL BE USED FOR FUTURE HIRES IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $17.51 - $17.86 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
TYPE: WRITTEN TEST: Applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the exams.
NOTE: All copies of diplomas, licenses, certificates, resumes and any other required documents must be uploaded and included with your application when it is submitted. Applications without the required documents will be rejected.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION PROCEDURES
Drug Screening: Each applicant shall undergo an examination for drug usage. This examination may be in the form of urinalysis. Any applicant whose results from the drug screening examination are determined to be positive shall be removed from the eligibility list unless such results can be satisfactorily related to the advice of a recognized medical practitioner.
Background Investigation: Background investigation and evaluation may include a check of Local and State Police and FBI records, and Bureau of Motor Vehicle records will be made. Unsatisfactory findings in one or more of these areas or any item which disqualifies from LEADS and NCIC certifying may be cause for removal from the Civil Service eligibility list.
Psychological Evaluation: A psychological evaluation to determine the applicant’s suitability to perform all aspects of the job may be conducted. Each applicant may be required to take several written examinations. These, along with the results of the background investigation, will be submitted to one or more psychologist(s)/psychiatrist(s) who will interview the candidates. All records of the psychological and background examinations will be made available to the Civil Service Commission. The Commission will review such records and make a final determination of each applicant’s suitability for removal from the eligible list.
Medical Examination: Any appointment to the position of Police Traffic Controller will be conditioned upon passing a pre-employment medical examination.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, writes parking tickets and calls for the towing of vehicles from public throughways and lands. Performs impound work. Directs vehicular traffic and performs crowd and traffic control for special events (races, parades, ball games, etc.) and performs related duties as required. (Employees are prohibited from performing criminal investigations or exercising their authority on privately-owned premises.) Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam.) Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Must be able to stand and walk in all types of weather for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain and maintain LEADS and NCIC certifications.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
NOTE: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR RESUME. LACK OF HONESTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
NOTE: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR RESUME. LACK OF HONESTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
Any applicant that willfully provides any false document, statement, or certification in regard to any test will be terminated from all processing, removed from any eligible list, and may face possible criminal prosecution.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable Conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.
IF YOU HAVE LIVED IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AT THE TIME OF FILING YOUR APPLICATION YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE RESIDENCY POINTS. THOSE POINTS ARE ADDED TO YOUR PASSING SCORE AND CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR RANKING ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST THE CITY USES FOR HIRING.
To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/sites/default/files/forms_publications/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf?id=165978 ; and
- A copy of ONE acceptable document from the list below showing your current address and dated within thirty (30) days of the date you submit your application OR a driver’s license or state ID showing an address in the City of Cleveland that matches the address in your application.
- All attachments should be either PDF or JPEG (JPG) files of not more than 5mb. Do not send documents in anything other than these formats. Items submitted as Google Docs, links, or other “cloud” based formats will not be accepted.
- Also, please type the name of the classification for which you are testing in the Subject line of that email.
The Affidavit and any related residency documents WILL NOT be accepted AFTER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022. If you are not uploading them as an attachment to your application (preferred) they MUST be received at cs@clevelandohio.gov no later than 11:59 pm on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022
The Civil Service Commission will accept and process an application without the Affidavit and any related information, but will not accept those items after the deadline stated above.
Acceptable proofs include:
Driver’s License- Bank Statements
- Utility Bills
- Mortgage or Lease Agreement
- Bills from creditors not listed above
- Other Postmarked mail such as magazines with name and mailing label attached, organization newsletters, medical/dental bills, voter registration card, or motor vehicle registration
- Insurance Statement (Home insurance, rental insurance, car insurance or other insurance documents).
WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING AS PROOFS OF RESIDENCY:
Pay stubs- Rental Receipts
- Tax Returns
- W-2 Tax Forms unless sent by US Mail
NOTE: IF CREDITORS ARE PAID ONLINE, A COPY OF THE BILL IS TO BE PRINTED SHOWING THE ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT. THE BILL MUST HAVE THE DATE VISIBLE.
THE COMMISSION WILL NOT ENTERTAIN APPEALS FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS FILED OR RESIDENCY CREDIT AFTER DECEMBER 30, 2022. THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IS FINAL.
ANYONE WHO WISHES TO REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION MUST DO SO AT THE TIME OF FILING. THE COMMISSION WILL CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNING SUCH ACCOMMODATION PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION. THE COMMISSION MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE SUCH ACCOMMODATION IF IT IS NOT REASONABLE OR WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP. CURRENT (WITHIN ONE YEAR) DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR THE REQUESTED ACCOMMODATION IS REQUIRED. SUCH DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF FILING.
LIFE OF THE ELIGIBILTY LIST
The life of the eligibility list from this examination will not exceed two years from the date the list is established.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
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