Police

The Avon Lake Police Department

The men and women of the Avon Lake Police Department are dedicated to providing professional police expertise. We are constantly seeking to expand our technical and educational capabilities along with proactive programs and cooperative community interaction. Protecting the public and providing a safe community is our primary objective. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you be in need.

Civil Service testing details can be found here: Full Time Police Officer Exam

CITY OF AVON LAKE, OHIO
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
FOR THE POSITION OF
FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

To be held on:
Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
AVON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
ROOM 114
175 AVON BELDEN ROAD
AVON LAKE, OHIO 44012

APPLICATION [HERE]
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS [HERE]
JOB DESCRIPTION [HERE]

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Avon Lake shall hold an examination for the purpose of creating an eligibility list for original appointment to the position of Police Officer in the Avon Lake Police Department.

Beginning Salary (July 1, 2024) - $67,297.15 annually, plus a comprehensive benefit package

Applications may be obtained online at www.avonlake.org or in person during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at Avon Lake Municipal Building, 150 Avon Belden Road, 1st Floor, Avon Lake, Ohio, beginning Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Applications are due to the Civil Service Commission no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

A twenty-five dollar ($25.00), non-refundable application fee is required. Said fee shall be in the form of cash or personal check payable to the City of Avon Lake.

THE CITY OF AVON LAKE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Kids Safety:
Netsmartz: Provides guidance on keeping kids safe online.
Cyber Tipline: Report suspicious activity you see on your computer or mobile device while at home or school. This includes any suspicious e-mails, instant messages, etc.
Project ChildSafe: Project ChildSafe is a program to committed to promoting firearms safety through safety education and firearm safety kits.

Resources:

City of Avon Lake Codified Ordinances

AMBER Alert: America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response
Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office: The Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office handles all Felony Criminal cases as well as all Juvenile cases throughout the county.
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office: Public Records of sex offenders within Lorain County.
Genesis House: A shelter for domestic violence victims.
Lorain County Children Services: Helps and protects children in Lorain County, Ohio.

Victim Notification Program: The right to notification is supported by each state, the U.S. Department of Justice through the Victim Notification System (VNS), and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Victim Notification Program (VNP). The system by which victim notification is performed in each state may vary. If you are seeking information about an offender that has been incarcerated, the best place to start to ensure you receive victim notification is your state’s department of corrections.