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Visit the National Testing Network to take the examination and submit your scores to the City of Circleville.  Click here: National Testing Network

The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list of qualified applicants for the position of full-time entry-level Firefighter/EMT. Important Note: Establishing eligibility lists through this process ensure we have a qualified pool of candidates for future openings. It does not guarantee immediate hiring.

Entry-level applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70% on each individual section of the examination to be eligible for ranking based on the Human Relations score.

Deadline for submitting your score to the City of Circleville is April 24^th, 2026.

Applicants who meet the established minimum score requirements may be invited to complete an employment application and the City of Circleville Personal History Questionnaire (this is separate from the NTN PHQ).

Applicants are reminded to regularly monitor their email for communications from the City of Circleville.

Entry Level Minimum Requirements: Applicants must possess a State of Ohio Firefighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification prior to hire and must successfully complete and pass the Firefighter Mile before being hired. Entry-level employees are required to obtain a Paramedic certification, funded by the City of Circleville, within thirty-six (36) months of their date of hire.

Veteran’s Preference: Candidate must provide proof of an Honorable Discharge prior to the closing of the testing period to obtain Veteran’s credit of 20% pursuant to state law and the local rules of the Circleville Service Commission prior to the examination. Documentation should be emailed vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov by the deadline for submitting scores.

 Benefit Information: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits are available after 30 days of service, along with membership in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Paid vacation is available after 12 months of service

 Salary Information (Tentative increase in April 2026)

Minimum Job Requirements

• Age: 18 years or older
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Driver’s License: Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license (corrective lenses permitted) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum insurability guidelines
• Language: Ability to read and speak English
• Physical Standards: Ability to meet the medical standards required for the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund physical examination
• Minimum Certification: Possession of a State of Ohio Firefighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification prior to hire. Successful completion of the Firefighter Mile is required prior to beginning the background investigation.
• Prior Experience: Not required

Please visit the City of Circleville website for a list of background standards.

Applicants who submit scores to NTN or submit a lateral transfer packet may be invited by Human Resources, after the application closing date, to participate in a background investigation. This process will include completing an employment application and a personal history questionnaire. Invitations will be extended in groups of up to ten candidates, based on score ranking. Applicants should not contact the Fire Department directly for this information.

APPLICATION PERIOD:  Full-Time Lateral Transfer Fire Fighter/Paramedic

 The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list of qualified applicants for the position of full-time lateral transfer Firefighter/Paramedic. Important Note: Establishing eligibility lists through this process ensure we have a qualified pool of candidates for future openings. It does not guarantee immediate hiring.

The deadline for submitting a Lateral Transfer application packet to the City of Circleville is April 24, 2026. To obtain a packet, please visit: https://circlevilleoh.gov/employment/

The completed packet, including copies of your certifications and a three-year driving record, must be returned to Human Resources, 104 E. Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio, or submitted by email to vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov 

Lateral transfer applicants will be ranked based on the date their completed application packet is received.

Applicants are reminded to regularly monitor their email for communications from the City of Circleville.

Lateral Transfer Minimum Requirements: Applicants must possess a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification and a State of Ohio Paramedic certification.

Any individual hired as a Fire Fighter/Paramedic with the Circleville Fire Department may receive credit for prior full-time employment as a Fire Fighter in the State of Ohio. This credit will apply only to wage placement and vacation accrual.

Individuals hired with one (1) to three (3) years of prior full-time Fire Fighter service in the State of Ohio shall be placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule. Individuals hired with more than three (3) years of prior full-time Fire Fighter service in the State of Ohio shall be placed at Step 2 of the salary schedule.

Salary Information (Tentative increase in April 2026)

Benefit Information: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits are available after 30 days of service, along with membership in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Paid vacation is available after 12 months of service.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Age: 18 years or older
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Driver’s License: Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license (corrective lenses permitted) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum insurability guidelines
• Language: Ability to read and speak English
• Physical Standards: Ability to meet the medical standards required for the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund physical examination
• Minimum Certification: Possession of a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio Paramedic certification prior to hire and successful completion of an extensive background investigation including psychological assessment, polygraph, physical and drug screen.

Please visit the City of Circleville website for a list of background standards.

Applicants who submit scores to NTN or submit a lateral transfer packet may be invited by Human Resources, after the application closing date, to participate in a background investigation. This process will include completing an employment application and a personal history questionnaire. Invitations will be extended in groups of up to ten candidates, based on score ranking. Applicants should not contact the Fire Department directly for this information.

Job Classification: Entry Level Police Officer and Lateral Transfer Police Officer – Full Time, Certified

The application period for Police Cadet is now closed (2-23-2026). 

Please visit the National Testing Network http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to apply.

Minimum Score Requirements: Video Score 65%, Writing Score 70%, Reading Score 70%. After obtaining the minimum score in each category, candidates are ranked based on the weighted score.

Minimum Requirements for Applying:  A valid Ohio Driver’s License and State of Ohio Police Officer certification is required for entry-level and lateral transfer applicants. Please visit our website for additional details. Applicants who do not meet the minimum standards listed here and below will not be placed on the eligibility list.

Please read all the following information carefully. The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list for full-time Police Officer and Lateral Transfer Police Officer (wages and vacation accrual only). Candidates meeting the minimum requirements of the position may be invited, in groups of ten (10) starting at the top of the eligibility list, to complete an employment application and the City of Circleville Personal History Questionnaire following the closing of the testing period and certification of the eligibility list. IMPORTANT NOTE: Establishing eligibility lists through this process ensures a quality pool of candidates. It does not guarantee immediate hiring.

Veteran’s Credit: After obtaining the minimum score in each category, Veteran’s credit of 20% (required by state law), will be granted to those individuals who show certified proof of Honorable Discharge pursuant to state law and the Local Rules of the Circleville Service Commission prior to the close of the application period. Email a copy of certified proof to vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov when submitting your score to qualify for the bonus.

Salary Information: Effective January 1, 2026, Police Officer entry-level pay is $31.24/hour with an increase to $33.85/hour after 6 months of employment. Lateral Transfer Police Officers may qualify for a higher pay rate based on years of service (up to $37.51 per hour effective January 1, 2026) and a a higher vacation accrual based on prior service credit.

Benefit Information: Health (HRA and HSA options), dental, vision, and life benefits are offered after 30 days of service, as well as membership in the Ohio Police and Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund. Paid vacation offered after 12 months of service.

Department Overview:  A Police Officer patrols designated areas of the City protecting the lives, safety, property and peace of the citizens of Circleville by ensuring compliance with and enforcing all applicable laws and City Ordinances; answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists; takes such actions as are necessary to prevent crime, to apprehend a criminal, to maintain safety, to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations; monitors and controls traffic, enforces traffic laws and investigates traffic crashes. The duties and assignments of a Police Officer are quite varied in nature and occur in a variety of settings and places.

Location: Circleville/Pickaway County, Ohio, population: 13,314

Minimum Job Requirements: Applicants are removed from the selection process and Civil Service Commission employment eligibility list for failure to meet the minimum requirements as listed in the employment notice.

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age
• US Citizen: Yes
• High School Grad/GED: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid OHIO State Driver’s License: Possession of an unrestricted license (except for corrective lenses) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum guidelines for insurability
• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
• Vision: As required by the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund Physical Requirements
• Certification: OPOTA certification

Hiring Process:

• An extensive background investigation, including but not limited to driving records, criminal records, alcohol and drug use, financial responsibility records, voice stress analysis, psychological exam, and physical exam.
• Undesirable conduct in the area of integrity, discipline, commitment, or reliability may cause an applicant to be disqualified.
• Must have a stable employment record. Instability may include the inability to maintain steady employment as well as gross abuse of standards, incompetency, or aberrant behavior during a single employment.
• Must not have a credit history which could result in criminal prosecution (i.e., failure to pay child support) or conduct which appears intended to defraud or harm just creditors.
• Must participate in a structured panel interview.
• Must successfully complete a psychological examination, including but not limited to, an oral interview administered and interpreted by a licensed practitioner trained to evaluate results of both tests.
• Must successfully complete an extensive physical examination, including but not limited to, a complete medical examination, stress test, and evaluation.
• Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening.
• WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS FOLLOWING A CONDITIONAL OFFER AND PRIOR TO HIRE REQUIRES REIMBURSEMENT OF ALL PRE-EMPLOYMENT COSTS

Background Standards

• See below