08/06/2026
OPOTA-certified officers with less than 3 years of experience must complete the written test using the National Testing Network (NTN). Test scores, Department Application, and OPOTA Certificate must be submitted to NTN by 5:00 p.m. on September 4th, 2026.
OPOTA-certified officers with more than 3 years of experience are exempt from taking the written test. Lateral Candidates must email an application and OPOTA Certificate to the Madeira Police Department by 5:00 p.m. on September 4th,2026. Applications may be obtained at the Madeira Police Department, located at 7141 Miami Avenue, Madeira, Ohio, or downloaded from www.madeiracity.com. To qualify as a Lateral Candidate, you must be currently employed as a full-time Peace Officer as that term is defined in R.C 109.71(A) at a minimum of 35 hours/week and maintain a current Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) Peace Officer Certification and have a minimum of three (3) years of experience employed as a road patrol officer for an Ohio municipal, state, county, or state university that utilizes a law enforcement agency, or any combination thereof, or an equivalent position as determined by the sole discretion of the Police Chief.
Successful candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, a computer voice stress examination, a psychological exam, and a medical/physical examination. Questions should be directed via email to Lt. Jay Roy at [email protected] or by phone at 513-272-4214.
