Join the Shaker Heights Police Department

The Shaker Heights Police Department is hiring! 

Lateral Entry — Application is Open

The Shaker Heights Police Department is accepting applications for Lateral Entry Police Officer. Shaker Heights offers competitive benefits, top-notch training, and plenty of opportunity for advancement. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the application and be sure to watch the video below to learn more about working at this leading agency in NEO.

  • $10,000 signing bonus
  • Starting salary up to $97K+ 
  • No application fees
  • Other benefits include $3,000 training bonus per year, night shift differential pay, paid holidays & more

Watch our videos to learn what makes the SHPD a great place to work and develop your career. Ready to apply? Scroll down for application materials.

How to Apply

Complete and submit the online application (below). Note that you will be required to upload copies (i.e. pdf or jpg) of your driver’s license and OPOTA Certification (or other out of state certifications) as part of the application.  

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to review minimum qualifications and disqualifiers before starting your application. Applicants that meet minimum requirements will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. You will then be ranked on a Lateral Hiring Eligibility List. You can remain on the eligibility list for a period of one year, at which time you may reapply if you have not been hired. 

Questions about the application process? Please call the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission at 216-491-1488. 

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