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The Civil Service Commission voted 3-0 to approve revised hiring rules for police patrol officers and accept applications through July 15, 2026. The revised scoring awards 4 points for a master's degree, 3 for a bachelor's degree, and 2 for an associate's degree, with a possible additional point for criminal justice degrees.
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Tallmadge can begin accepting police officer applications and scheduling physical agility tests while the revised ordinance completes City Council's required readings and public hearing. The eligibility list cannot be certified until the ordinance takes effect, which is expected to be 30 days after July 9 if adopted. Applicants will be evaluated through education, experience, physical testing, interviews, and background checks.
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