The Officer Jason D. West Memorial Fund

08/14/2026

Police Officer Lateral Transfer

Salary
$82,013.77 - $93,051.48 Annually
Location
Cleveland Heights 40 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118, OH
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
9087
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
08/06/2026
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description

The Cleveland Heights PD will be accepting applications for lateral transfer. Applications must be completed on the City of Cleveland Heights website at www.clevelandheights.com (click “employment opportunities”).

The lateral transfer process will include an oral interview, thorough background investigation, voice stress analysis, psychological evaluation, medical evaluation to include drug screen and any other method necessary to ascertain the qualifications and abilities of the applicant. There will not be a written or physical agility test.


If you cannot meet all the minimum qualifications below, do not submit an application.
Typical Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applying
Must be a US or naturalized citizen
Possess valid and current OPOTA certification
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record
At least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employment
Must pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examination
Supplemental Information

Comprehensive Benefits:

Signing Bonus of $5,000; $2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.
Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48. Candidates with two years of experience will start at the top rate.
Educational bonus of $2,000 for bachelor’s degree and $1,000 for associate’s degree
$20,000 educational tuition reimbursement
Annual clothing allowance bonus of $1400
Annual fi****ms proficiency bonus of 5% of base pay
Compensatory time with annual payout
Annual sick time bonus
$10,000 life insurance policy
Opportunity for specialized units including EDGE Swat, Bomb Squad, Mobile Field Force, Community Response Team, K-9, Accident Investigative Unit, Detective Bureau, Narcotic Unit, Federal Task Officer, Police Academy Instructor
Full group health coverage
12-hour shifts
OP&F pension
88 hours of paid holiday
24 hours of paid personal time
Vacation accrual starting at 80 hours annually
Longevity pay
Take home care program
Employer
City of Cleveland Heights
Address
40 Severance Circle

Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44118
Website
http://www.clevelandheights.com/

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05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended today’s Officer Jason West Memorial Mega Raffle Event. Great crowd, and amazing baskets. Thanks to all the area businesses for supporting this event. Thank you to everyone for remembering Jason and all the police for their service.

05/17/2026

The amazing baskets are ready, and now, we're just waiting for YOU! Come to Boss Dog Brewing at 5pm and help us make this year's Officer Jason West Memorial Fund ANNUAL MEGA-RAFFLE! the best one yet! All money we raise tonight will go to help select graduating cadets from the Cleveland Heights Police Academy with tuition reimbursement of academy tuition.

A big THANK YOU to tonight's event sponsors - Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions, Boss Dog Brewing, Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute, Company Car and Limousine, Mister Brisket, Inc., LJI Collision Center Cleveland Heights, CLE Urban Winery, The Wine Spot, Quintana's Barber & Dream Spa, Ardmore Tree Service, The Fairmount, A Sign For the Times, RAD Graphics, Inc., Heather Hayden Art, JLEMRETIRED FOUNDATION and last but not least, Lita Gonzalez & Mark Phillips!

05/17/2026

The Cleveland Heights Police Academy, under the leadership of Commander Matt Lasker, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 Youth Police Academy.

According to Commander Lasker, "The goal of this program is to involve the younger generations in our community and help bring our police force and the youth community together. We are also hoping to gain interest in youth who may be interested in Law Enforcement as a future career."

Students ages 12 to 18 are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit: https://buff.ly/VKWzy7M

05/16/2026

Well we have listed all the amazing baskets that you can bid on at the Officer Jason West Memorial Fund Mega Raffle Event tomorrow at Boss Dog Brewing. Now it is up to you. Come tomorrow, May 17 from 5 - 8pm. Raffle tickets are only $5 and you can bid on any one or more of the baskets. There is no cost to attend. It is a family friendly event, and all the money raised goes for scholarships for open enrollment cadets attending the Cleveland Heights Martin G. Lentz Police Academy.

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05/16/2026

Bid on this basket and you have 9 chances to win BIG! BUT, you only have a chance to win IF you bid on this basket tomorrow May 17 from 5pm t0 8pm at the Officer Jason West Memorial Fund Mega Raffle Event. What do you have to lose?

05/16/2026

The Fairmount Basket includes A bottle of Argile de Palus wine, a bottle of Massican Sauvignon Banc wine, a bag of Ferrero Rocher assorted chocolate squares, a bag of Ferrero Rocher caramel hazelnut squares, 2 towels, a Fairmount hooded sweatshirt, a Fairmount gift card. All in a beautiful keepsake box. This could be yours if you join us tonight Boss Dog Brewing for the Officer Jason West Memorial Fund ANNUAL MEGA-RAFFLE!

Value –$250

Thank you to The Fairmount for your support!

05/16/2026

We are overwhelmed but in a really good way! This basket just came in from Saint Ann School in Cleveland Heights. Saint Ann’s Basket. It is filled with 2 Saint Ann sweatshirts, 2 Saint Ann
T-shirts, a Saint Ann’s water mug, pen and extra-large umbrella, A Saint Ann’s print, Irish Dance Camp certificate and a Rainforest camp registration certificate. This is a perfect basket for parents grandparents or Saint Ann’s alumni. We think the value of this basket is priceless.

Thank you Saint Ann School for your support!