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Civil Service Positions

Applications, resume, and cover letter may be emailed to civilservice@kentohio.gov or returned via mail to Kent Service Administration Complex, Attn: Civil Service, 930 Overholt Road, Kent, OH 44240.  Please note: that in the event of tie scores on the examination, priority on the eligible list shall be determined by date and time application was filed with the Commission. 

 

**LATERAL TRANSFER POSITIONS NOTICE**
Applicants currently working for a law enforcement agency and looking to transfer to the City of Kent's police department should Contact Lt. Mike Lewis at michael.lewis@kentohio.gov.  You will be asked to submit a City of Kent application, resume and cover letter.  The application window for laterals is always open. 

 

Full Job Posting details

Wage Range:       $50,647 - $71,836

Responsibilities: Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, performs advanced and confidential secretarial and administrative functions. Supports department by scheduling meetings, attending meetings, taking and transcribing minutes, and answering questions and/or referring them to the appropriate staff. Maintains monthly budget entries and reconciliation while working with Chief and staff to also prepare annual budget which includes tracking department expenditures for adherence to budgetary guidelines. Prepares purchase orders and processes invoices for payment.
Assists Chief and Police Department staff in carrying out daily activities and special projects by developing and maintaining computer programs and databases for personnel records including leave time balances. Prepares personnel status forms for processing and department payroll. Acts as back-up to the Secretary to the Police Chief as needed. Must be willing to take on additional duties as assigned.

Please review the full job posting before applying.

Full Job Posting details

Wage Range:       $50,647 - $71,836

Responsibilities: Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, performs advanced and confidential secretarial and administrative functions. Position works closely with the Juvenile Unit and Counselor, as well as the Detective Bureau. Assists in compiling confidential information related to juvenile cases, welfare checks, and psychiatric situations. Acts as back-up to the Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief as needed. Completes various duties such as payroll in the absence of the Administrative Assistant. Processes adult records as needed in the absence of Records Clerk. Must be willing to take on additional duties as assigned.

Please review the full job posting before applying.

Salary Range:  $87,458 - $109,723

The Senior Engineer must possess registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Public Service, through the supervision of the Deputy Service Director/Superintendent of Engineering, the Senior Engineer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and performing engineering functions including, but not limited to, the planning, design and construction of public improvement projects of both in-house and consultant design; reviewing of subdivisions and site plans; and preparation of feasibility analysis, cost estimates and reports. Performs supervisory and/or administrative duties, and other functions related to the normal operation of the Engineering Division as required. May be designated to act on behalf of the Superintendent of Engineering in his/her absence. 

For currently active Police Officers, please visit the All-Star Talent recruiting site to apply for a position with the Kent Police Department.

For currently active 911 Dispatchers, please visit the All-Star Talent recruiting site to apply for a position with the Kent Police and Fire Departments.

Contact Us

Civil Service Coordinator
301 S. Depeyster St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Phone: 330-678-8101

 

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