Cleveland ?

[michaelap]

Does anyone know about Cleveland? Has anyone been contacted since the background interview?

[Lawenforcer72]

cleveland is definately out of the game right now... their chief is involved in some stuff too... dont look to get hired any time soon from there.

[mikol427]

Does anyone know about Cleveland? Has anyone been contacted since the background interview?

They were over talking to my neighbors the other week, asking questions about me.

[Lawenforcer72]

my previous comments were meant for someone who was just beginning the process. good luck :) lol

[cmsd380]

Don't listen to Lawenforcer72!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's not even from the cleveland area and has no idea what he's talking about. Cleveland is not doing your background for the hell of it!! Cleveland or anyother department wouldn't waste money conducting a background investigation unless you were being considered. I'm a police officer in cleveland and they need more officers. Good luck!!

[michaelap]

They were sniffing up my neighbors this past monday I was hoping that we were close they told me Feb. Does anyone get the same answer?

[mikol427]

They were sniffing up my neighbors this past monday I was hoping that we were close they told me Feb. Does anyone get the same answer?

[JB1978]

My rank is 555. I was told my background was finished way back in August. I haven't heard a single word from them yet. No letter, phone call, email...nothing. ????????????????????????????????????

[mikol427]

My rank is 555. I was told my background was finished way back in August. I haven't heard a single word from them yet. No letter, phone call, email...nothing. ????????????????????????????????????

If you were being considered for an alternate for that Nov class then maybe they did, who knows. Do you know if they talked to your neighbors yet or not?

[JB1978]

There were 30 people selected as alternates for the Nov. class. I was #29 of that 30.

They talked to everyone. I know because they all came back and told me immediatley!

They told me they finished my background (in 3 1/2 weeks) and it was sent to the Public Safety Directors desk for final approval. This was in August '08.

So I guess that would put me near the top of the list for this new academy. God willing.

[mikol427]

There were 30 people selected as alternates for the Nov. class. I was #29 of that 30.

They talked to everyone. I know because they all came back and told me immediatley!

They told me they finished my background (in 3 1/2 weeks) and it was sent to the Public Safety Directors desk for final approval. This was in August '08.

So I guess that would put me near the top of the list for this new academy. God willing.

Since you were picked as an alternate did you do the phsyc test and all that good stuff already?
Did they ever come to your house and talk to you and your fam?

[JB1978]

No. No psych test or medical or anything. They did stop by my house and knock but I wasn't home. They drove 2 1/2 hours to talk to my neighbors where I grew up. Suprisingly they didnt talk to any of my family. But they said they finished my background in a little over 3 weeks!

From what I understood, they had already given 70 offer letters by the time they got to me. All of them had already gone through all the testing. I was, like I said #29 of 30 on the alternate list. So it would have taken a catastrophic set of circumstances to get me in the Nov. class.

I am actually going to call them right now and get the latest!

[mikol427]

No. No psych test or medical or anything. They did stop by my house and knock but I wasn't home. They drove 2 1/2 hours to talk to my neighbors where I grew up. Suprisingly they didnt talk to any of my family. But they said they finished my background in a little over 3 weeks!

From what I understood, they had already given 70 offer letters by the time they got to me. All of them had already gone through all the testing. I was, like I said #29 of 30 on the alternate list. So it would have taken a catastrophic set of circumstances to get me in the Nov. class.

I am actually going to call them right now and get the latest!



They tell you any thing when you called?

[JB1978]

Indeed sir.

First, F.Y.I. The police department DOES NOT decide who gets hired and who doesn't. They conduct the background checks and forward them all to city hall. City hall then does a comparison among applicants and that decides who gets in and who doesnt.

Furthermore...THERE WILL be another academy in March/April.

As for my specific case. I was informed that I was the LAST file sent to city hall for consideration into the academy that is running now. The city ultimatley decided to only go with 45 cadets in the class. Which left my file all by itself in city hall where its been sitting since August of 2008! LOL

So once some of the files that are being compiled now (which I assume is some of you) are sent to city hall then they will begin the comparison and make their decisions.

I was told I am at the top of the list for this next academy. That really doesnt mean squat, its just where my number fell.

So, if it is God's will and with His favor I will be seeing some of you in the next academy.

Good luck to everyone!

[mikol427]

A lot of the cadets aren't passing the final state physical agility test due to the 1.5 mile run. They had around 60 people in the 125th. And only around 40-45 passed it. So keep them running shoes on and we'll see you guys in the 127th!

[michaelap]

I thought there would be plenty of PT. in the academy to get ready for the final state agility test.

[mikol427]

I thought there would be plenty of PT. in the academy to get ready for the final state agility test.

They deff give a lot of PT time.

[michaelap]

You know fellas, it's now two years since I took the civil service test and Cleveland isn't quite finished running my background. Has anyone seen this before?

[JB1978]

They have probably finished your background or are at least very close to it.

Read some of my other posts. The CPD does your background and then they're out of it. They do not determine who gets hired. They don't even give you a pass/fail for your background. It's all the folks at city hall.

[michaelap]

What I mean is they have visited an old address 4 days ago. I understand the bean counters and "other" city employees make dicisions. I'm thinking can anyone drag the feet better?

[mikol427]

What I mean is they have visited an old address 4 days ago. I understand the bean counters and "other" city employees make dicisions. I'm thinking can anyone drag the feet better?

[JB1978]

You are perfectly correcft. No one can drag their feet better than politicians.

But it's our fault. We cast the votes that put the people who will control certain aspects of our futures (and control our money) in the positions to do so.

Remember when we were young and in high school and all of this history and politics stuff sounded so dumb and boring?

Not so funny now, huh?

Anyway. Its honestly not the CPD's fault. No one would like to speed this up more than them. If you wanna cause a stir, get some answers or whatever. Don't call your BI.

Call the Department of Public Safety and the Mayors Office.

[JB1978]

Good news, chaps!

If you check the City of Clevelands official website, you will see that the 2009 budget has been passed. Included in the budget is funding for not 1 but two police academies in 2009 and another civil service test!

(however once your in don't expect a raise for about 20 years!) LOL

[JB1978]

Straight from the horses mouth!

The week of Feb. 16th, candidates will begin receiving letters telling them whether they were selected or not. Physicals are scheduled for Feb. 25th and 26th. With psych scheduled for the following week.

Good luck everyone, keep praying!

[mikol427]

Straight from the horses mouth!

The week of Feb. 16th, candidates will begin receiving letters telling them whether they were selected or not. Physicals are scheduled for Feb. 25th and 26th. With psych scheduled for the following week.

Good luck everyone, keep praying!

I'm guessing that "letter" is going to be the conditional offer?

[JB1978]

You are perfectly correct.

[mikol427]

I got my call today...I'll see you guys in April!

[JB1978]

Did they call you or did you get a letter?

What did they say?

CONGRADULATIONS!

[mikol427]

Did they call you or did you get a letter?

What did they say?

CONGRADULATIONS!

I'm sure you'll be getting yours on Tues to.

[JB1978]

Well, nothing today. No letter, no phone call.

God willing I wil hear from them tomorrow!

[ess286]

Good luck all. Cleveland is a rough city but has some top notch coppers

[michaelap]

I got my call today...I'll see you guys in April!



What is your rank # I'm wondering since I haven't been called yet.

[WannabeCPD]

wrong thread, sorry

[JB1978]

Still nothing for me yet.

Still waiting, still praying.


I'm #555 by the way.

[strong4305]

Is Cleveland running 2 academies this year or just pulling applicants from an existing eligibility list?

[Harmody Park]

"Is Cleveland running 2 academies this year or just pulling applicants from an existing eligibility list?"

They are supposed to be running 2 this year with one coming from the existing list and another coming from the next list. The current list expires in May of this year and word is another exam will take place, possibly in May.

[JB1978]

According to the cities website, they're running two academies and establishing another eligibility list.


Still waiting!

[JB1978]

Has anyone else heard ANYTHING yet?

[strong4305]

Anyone willing to relocate, Dallas Police Department is hiring. They will be in Michigan March 27-29 for weekend testing. The entire hiring process is about 8 weeks! 1st phase in MI, 2nd in Dallas psyc/med same day. If you pass those, you will receive an offer that same day. Plus 10K signing bonus so 51K first year!

[michaelap]

Has anyone recieved a rejection letter? Or has anyone been called with good news later on?

[michaelap]

Wrong color for Cleveland politics should've known better.

[Gros1120]

Recieved a letter from CPD last week from the same test almost 2 years ago. Filling out my background packet now. According to CPD when I picked up my packet this will be the last round from the old test for an academy around November. Take the physical on the 25th. Any one else get this letter? How long was the process?

[Danny216]

Just wondering if anyone else on this thread is going to be in the 127th academy class?

[mikol427]

Just wondering if anyone else on this thread is going to be in the 127th academy class?

I am. Monday 8am sharp!

[Danny216]

I am. Monday 8am sharp!

I'll see you there!

[am212]

Anyone know about the new hiring posting?

How many do they want?
What is the hiring process like for candidates?
How is their academy?

Thanks

[uanick]

here is all of your info...FYI you CAN NOT apply online.

http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/clnd_images/civilservice/exam/CivilService55.pdf

[am212]

Thanks, I did see that link.
I plan on applying if they take apps from Michiganders lol. :D

Do you know how many they want to hire this time around?

[uanick]

i just saw the posting as well so not a clue. I'm heading up thursday to turn in an app...

[VillageIdiot]

I haven't heard an exact number but Cleveland PD states about 85 retire each year.

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/cleveland_police_expect_entran.html

[am212]

good number they hire then. Great on the article.....i wonder how many apps they will actually get. :rolleyes:
Seems like the same here in Michigan. few positions tons of applicants.
Well there is at least one applicant so far since I sent in the app :D

[Glory Days]

i am dropping off mine tomorrow. i have mixed feelings though, just spent 6 months putting myself through an academy, and then maybe get hired by them and spend 6 more months in there academy haha. kinda ready to start working already!

[am212]

i am dropping off mine tomorrow. i have mixed feelings though, just spent 6 months putting myself through an academy, and then maybe get hired by them and spend 6 more months in there academy haha. kinda ready to start working already!

I would go for it. Up here in MI i spent 5 months in an academy, and would hop at the opportunity for work. It would be worth it. I felt the same as you, but wish i would have looked earlier at going through the whole thing again.
Good Luck

[Glory Days]

here is all of your info...FYI you CAN NOT apply online.

http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/clnd_images/civilservice/exam/CivilService55.pdf

the application is downloadable and you can mail it in:
http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/CivilServiceCommission

I would go for it. Up here in MI i spent 5 months in an academy, and would hop at the opportunity for work. It would be worth it. I felt the same as you, but wish i would have looked earlier at going through the whole thing again.
Good Luck

yeah and i figure atleast i would be getting paid this time around too!

[uanick]

When I went to apply yesterday they said that it had been steady all week. My application was # 651 so i'm assuming that many people have applied thus far.

Also spoke with an officer at city hall who said that they are expecting quite a few hired due to the DROP program.

[Jsosenk1]

Thats way off from the 3500 the Plain Dealer is predicting. People better hurry if if they are going to meet that number by Wednesday. Actually...wait. Don't.

[Jsosenk1]

This is the only large city I've seen that has application fee. Turning mine in Monday. I'll see you guys there at the test in the predicted sea of people eager for a paycheck. Its sad really.

[am212]

This is the only large city I've seen that has application fee. Turning mine in Monday. I'll see you guys there at the test in the predicted sea of people eager for a paycheck. Its sad really.

Yea same here. I only had one other place that I applied to have an application fee, and it was a suburb in MI.
See you there. I wonder how big the room will be that they hold the test in. Hopefully it is well organized :D

[Glory Days]

When I went to apply yesterday they said that it had been steady all week. My application was # 651 so i'm assuming that many people have applied thus far.

Also spoke with an officer at city hall who said that they are expecting quite a few hired due to the DROP program.

it was close to #900 late today.

Yea same here. I only had one other place that I applied to have an application fee, and it was a suburb in MI.
See you there. I wonder how big the room will be that they hold the test in. Hopefully it is well organized :D

i havent seen a place yet not have an application fee(ohio). this was the cheapest at $10. $30 has been the most expensive i have seen so far.

[uanick]

it probably costs a bit of money to run a test as well so that may be why they charge. I kind of thought it was bogus to charge $2 for a notary, oh well.

that is crazy that they are expecting 3500.

i agree as well that it is sad people are just looking for a paycheck. judging by some of the people that came through just while i was there, it is safe to say that they need to start running!

[am212]

I mailed my app in. Did they do anything special when you went and applied?

[uanick]

all they did was check out my HS diploma. Then fill out some very basic info, I was then given a card and was finished. For you it is better to mail it in cause it was a long drive for 10 minutes of filling out paper work.

[cmsd380]

all they did was check out my HS diploma. Then fill out some very basic info, I was then given a card and was finished. For you it is better to mail it in cause it was a long drive for 10 minutes of filling out paper work.

What documents do I need to bring with me to sign up for the test? I'm not a resident so I dont need those documents. Didn't know you need High school diploma.

[uanick]

I posted the link to the requirements a page or two back but all I needed was my diploma or proof of a GED and your license or some sort of ID.

Im fairly certain that you need to prove you graduated High school or they will not let you apply.

[Glory Days]

it probably costs a bit of money to run a test as well so that may be why they charge. I kind of thought it was bogus to charge $2 for a notary, oh well.

that is crazy that they are expecting 3500.

i agree as well that it is sad people are just looking for a paycheck. judging by some of the people that came through just while i was there, it is safe to say that they need to start running!

haha heck, they saved money by giving out the applications from 2007!

all they did was check out my HS diploma. Then fill out some very basic info, I was then given a card and was finished. For you it is better to mail it in cause it was a long drive for 10 minutes of filling out paper work.

when the announcement first started and until mid last week, the only thing they said was goto those places to pick up an application. then the day i dropped mine off i went home and saw you can download the application and mail it in, yeah i wasnt too happy haha.

[RM2441]

it was close to #900 late today.



i havent seen a place yet not have an application fee(ohio). this was the cheapest at $10. $30 has been the most expensive i have seen so far.



You should try testing for the small agencies in NJ. I've paid as much as $99 dollars to take a test with 500-600 people for a whopping two open positions. I've also heard that Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island charge $100-150 dollars and STILL get well over 10,000 applications for every test.


Okay, back on topic. I mailed my application by priority mail on 07/22 and will hopefully be testing in August.

[Jsosenk1]

as of today at 2pm i was #1203

[uanick]

how many do you think will actually show up...it's safe to say some people are just looking for a pay check

[Jsosenk1]

I say 2,000. 2,500 tops. While I was standing in line a young female asked if we take the test after we turn in the app. I say "uh... no you take it next month with everyone else." she then asks me what is on the test. I ask her if she has ever taken a civil service test before and she says no. So it would seem that parties are at work beating the walls trying to get them out of the woodwork to come down and apply and take the test. I mean how ignorant do you get? It clearly spells out when to apply and when the test is. The sad thing is that is that she will already get more points than me because I'm sure shes a resident.

[Glory Days]

haha dont worry, she has to pass to get the points.

You should try testing for the small agencies in NJ. I've paid as much as $99 dollars to take a test with 500-600 people for a whopping two open positions. I've also heard that Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island charge $100-150 dollars and STILL get well over 10,000 applications for every test.


Okay, back on topic. I mailed my application by priority mail on 07/22 and will hopefully be testing in August.

thats just crazy. haha i guess whenever those cities are in a budget crunch they can just give a test.

[VillageIdiot]

Yeah $10 is nothing for a test when it comes down to it. Brooklyn Hts gave a couple of tests in a row where the test fee was $100 and $75. Then you still had to pay $50 to do the Tri-C physical agility test. With the way the economy is going in NE Ohio, I imagine to see 2500 to 3000 taking the exam. Good luck to everyone.

[Jsosenk1]

Cleveland is going to be getting stimulus money to hire an additional 50 officers! So if the math is correct it looks like they may be hiring almost 250 give or take off this upcoming test. wow. that would mean the top 1,000 plus scorers would have a great shot at a job once people starting getting eliminated people in the process

http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/chrp_report.pdf

[am212]

Did they say the type of written test that it is?
I know a lot of departments in MI just use the POST test......

[VillageIdiot]

This looks to be good news for anyone taking the Cleveland Test.

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/20205552/detail.html

CLEVELAND -- Several local law enforcement agencies in northeast Ohio will be getting federal stimulus money to add police officers and help keep streets safe.

The stimulus money will add a lot of law enforcement jobs in greater Cleveland and will reinstate some officers recently laid off.

Millions of dollars are coming to cities all over northeast Ohio as part of the $1 billion federal stimulus plan.

The money will pay full salary and benefits for the next three years. Cleveland is getting one of the largest awards in the state, about $12 million, just as applications are being given out for the civil service entrance exam.

Cleveland already planned to bring on 220 officers. Now with this new money, that number is closer to 300.

"This will improve the quality of life in the city of Cleveland. Unlike most large cities in this region, we are in a hiring mode, said public safety director Marty Flask. "The mayor has made it very clear that he wanted to increase the staffing with the division of police and these extra dollars will make that happen."

"I am submitting the application today. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I have a job at the moment and this is just more enticing from the benefits aspect and just for the opportunity," said Christian Gnizak, who is registering for the civil service exam.

The city of Akron will get close to $6 million to hire 23 officers. Canton, Euclid, Lorain and Mansfield are all slated to get over $1 million, which means at least 21 jobs in those communities.

Others getting stimulus cash include Ashtabula, Barberton, Brooklyn, East Cleveland, North Randall and Warrensville Heights.

The deadline for applying for Cleveland's civil service entrance exam has not been extended in light of this new money. It's still set for 4 p.m. Friday.

Copyright 2009 by NewsNet5.

[OhioState20-ten]

Thats great news, thanks for the post VillageIdiot, this is just the motivation I needed to kick-start my exam prep.

[am212]

anyone have a latest application number? Just curious.....

[langfomj]

2000 by 1pm today.

[uanick]

this is going to be one large test room...

[am212]

this is going to be one large test room...

wow 2000, i wonder if they have enough parking spaces....lol. I wonder how many will get weeded out by the written (hopefully a lot who have no clue about it or don't show up), and then agility test (hopefully a ton :) ) not to be mean but i, and i assume you guys need and want this job too.

[Glory Days]

hey am212, i heard the test was moved to the 23rd of august....

[am212]

hey am212, i heard the test was moved to the 23rd of august....

are you trying to get me to miss the test Glory Days? :p
ill show up on the 22nd and camp out just to be safe if i don't hear anything :D
lol

[uanick]

yeah parking is going to be interesting... actually now that I am thinking about it, what will the parking situation be? any takers? I'm looking forward to starting my career so we will see what happens!

[Glory Days]

probably no different than it usually is in downtown cleveland. its a saturday, so maybe even better than a weekday.

[Jsosenk1]

The convention center has an under ground garage. And c'mon its downtown Cleveland on a Saturday morning. It's a ghost own.

[Jsosenk1]

that would be ghost town

[Harmody Park]

It's pretty pathetic that the conversation has turned to parking. Really???? Shouldn't you be more concerned with preparing for the exam than getting worked up on whether or not you'll be able to find a parking spot?

[am212]

It's pretty pathetic that the conversation has turned to parking. Really???? Shouldn't you be more concerned with preparing for the exam than getting worked up on whether or not you'll be able to find a parking spot?

You should always go into a situation as prepared as you can be.
Its a very small thing to consider, but better safe then sorry.
p.s. it started off as a joke. ;)

[VillageIdiot]

For those asking for an app count the PD states just over 3000

More than 3,000 sign up for Cleveland police exam (http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/08/more_than_3000_sign_up_for_cle.html)
Posted by Mark Puente, The Plain Dealer August 01, 2009 09:52AM
Categories: Crime, Real Time News


CLEVELAND -- About 3,125 people want to be Cleveland cops.

The city closed a two-week enrollment period Friday for an entrance examination to become patrol officers. City officials expected about 3,500 to enroll for the civil service test because of the battered economy.

Safety Director Martin Flask said 275 people beat the deadline and were in the Convention Center at 4 p.m. Friday Applicants came from Cleveland, the suburbs and as far away as Mississippi, he said.

"We are obviously pleased with the turnout," Flask said. "This doesn't come as a surprise. We are hiring."

The civil service test is the first one offered since the Ohio Supreme Court struck down residency requirements last month. But applicants who can prove they have lived in Cleveland for one year before filing the application will receive 10 extra points on the test.

The starting wage for patrol officers is nearly $46,000 after graduating from the police academy. The test is being given, in part, because about 85 officers retire every year.

Applicants must be at least 21 and no older than 39 at the time of appointment to the police academy. If they pass the multiple-choice test, they will be placed on an eligibility list for up to two years.

About 2,000 people signed up for the last test, in 2007, and about 1,600 took the exam.

[Glory Days]

i wonder how many will actually show up for the exam.

It's pretty pathetic that the conversation has turned to parking. Really???? Shouldn't you be more concerned with preparing for the exam than getting worked up on whether or not you'll be able to find a parking spot?

heck, you can know every answer to every question, but if you show up at 9:01am, its pointless.

[Danny216]

Anyone know about the new hiring posting?

How many do they want?
What is the hiring process like for candidates?
How is their academy?

Thanks

I don't know how many they want, but I've heard a LT say there are planning on putting at least 5 more classes through. The hiring process goes like this: Written test.... Wait forever. Physical test... wait forever. Background check, psych and medical exam, and more waiting. Then they'll call you out of the blue and say "The academy starts in 1-2 weeks. You in?"

I took the test in 2007 and started the academy this year.
Being a civilian for my entire life and then going into the academy was... interesting. All I'll say is there's a lot of "tough love", PT, and some excellent training coupled with some very patient albeit strict instructors. Get ready to do some major push-ups, sit-ups, and run your tail off. Start TODAY, it'll only help you. I started running 3 months before the academy started, and if I hadn't, I probably would've fallen out. In February I weighed 212 lbs, down now to 168-169.

[Jsosenk1]

Danny, in your opinion how important are the extra points on this test? (I get none)
Were there people in your class who did not receive them?

[Danny216]

Danny, in your opinion how important are the extra points on this test? (I get none)
Were there people in your class who did not receive them?

The extra points for military and residency can be the deciding factor between you and someone with the exact same score as you. There are about 10 guys/girls in our class with military, and quite a few with residency, and a few even had both. I only got the residency points when I tested, but I still got in. Keep in mind, though, there are quite a few people who got NO bonus points and still got hired.

Assuming you are a fairly intelligent person with a clean background and can pass the agility test, you have a good chance of being hired. I was ranked in the mid 500's and got in, and they're putting another class through from the test in 07. (My class's test scores range from the 400's to the mid 600's) There are a lot of people retiring, and they will need to fill these spots ASAP.

Just do your best on the test, there's not any chance of you getting the bonus points now anyway. I think you have to have lived in Cleveland for a year to get the points, and I think for military you'd have to have been in for at least 6 months...

Oh, and be prepared for the waiting game, it takes a while... Be patient! And keep taking tests while you wait. Don't put all your eggs in one basket! Good luck, and if you have any other questions, let me know.

[Jsosenk1]

Thanks. I have one more for you, Do you remember how long the written took? It's at 9am, and I have to be at work at 4pm in Akron. Will this be a problem?

[Danny216]

Thanks. I have one more for you, Do you remember how long the written took? It's at 9am, and I have to be at work at 4pm in Akron. Will this be a problem?

You'll have plenty of time, I think it took only 2 or 3 hours.

[class128]

Hey guys hopefully I be in the class in november I did my agility and personal history interview in april anybody know how long is the wait after they do the background?

[W09]

Hey guys hopefully I be in the class in november I did my agility and personal history interview in april anybody know how long is the wait after they do the background?

What does the agility test consist of ?

[class128]

Running up steps jumping fences pushing a bored its easy if your not big!

[W09]

Running up steps jumping fences pushing a bored its easy if your not big!

That won't be a problem. Thanks for the insight. How long did it take for you to be contacted (for the agility test) after you took the civil service exam ?

Thanks

[Danny216]

Hey guys hopefully I be in the class in november I did my agility and personal history interview in april anybody know how long is the wait after they do the background?

Depends. It seemed to take forever. I did all that stuff last summer and then got into the 127th. Didn't do any of the medical or psych stuff till earlier this year. You still have to get cleared by medical, take the MMPI, pass your psych eval, and wait...

[USMARINE]

You guys are right about not everyone showing up. I saw a guy with one of those chrome teeth grilles in! I got mine turned in Monday of last week and i got #1242 or something like that. Must have been beating down the door as friday come closer.

[class128]

If the class starts in november hopefully they will be calling soon to do med/physc what u think danny?

[RichterSS]

unless you score high on your test, expect to wait for sure. i took the test in 07 as well and i think it took about a year for them to get back to me. then i took the physical and then it took another couple months until they finally called me again to give me a conditional offer. i turned them down because i just started another ft job and the residency requirement, and now i'm kicking myself.

hey danny, what are the hours for the academy and how long? how big are the classes? how many people dropped out and why?

[Danny216]

If the class starts in november hopefully they will be calling soon to do med/physc what u think danny?

All I can tell you is what happened with me. I had to do all the psych and medical stuff in February and March, then got
"the call" about a month later, two weeks before the academy started. As for you, I can't say for sure, but they seem to be in a hurry to get more classes through. Lots of coppers retiring.

[Danny216]

If the class starts in november hopefully they will be calling soon to do med/physc what u think danny?

unless you score high on your test, expect to wait for sure. i took the test in 07 as well and i think it took about a year for them to get back to me. then i took the physical and then it took another couple months until they finally called me again to give me a conditional offer. i turned them down because i just started another ft job and the residency requirement, and now i'm kicking myself.

hey danny, what are the hours for the academy and how long? how big are the classes? how many people dropped out and why?

The hrs are usually 0800-1700. But there are a few weeks where we switch to 1400-2300. When the class started we had 63 and now we're down to 55. Most dropped out because they couldn't handle the PT, stress, instructors yelling at them, etc.

[class128]

I really hope I get in class 128 I just hate not knowing what's going on because they try to be secretive. If they tell me something that's when I will get motivated in start using p90x. Lol !!!

[class128]

W09 it took till april of this year Untill the civil service contacted me.But u have to score really high because I hear their only hiring 200- 250. Danny when does 127 graduate?

[Danny216]

W09 it took till april of this year Untill the civil service contacted me.But u have to score really high because I hear their only hiring 200- 250. Danny when does 127 graduate?

The 127th graduates October 30th. You mentioned the P90X program, start now!!! You'll thank yourself later. As far as scoring really high, keep in mind a lot of people will get weeded out with the background checks on this next test. They can afford to be a little more picky now that the residency rule is gone.

What was your rank on the test?

[Glory Days]

haha so the agility test doesnt weed anyone out?

W09 it took till april of this year Untill the civil service contacted me.But u have to score really high because I hear their only hiring 200- 250. Danny when does 127 graduate?

haha only hiring 200-250? i bet thats more than the rest of the state of ohio hires this coming year. i wouldnt say "only".

[Harmody Park]

Even if they only hired 250 off the next test, they would still be making it down close to 800 on the list. THey made it near that number off the 2007 test and they've only hired 150-170 off of it. A very, very, very reliable source within the city said that up to a third of the officers could potentially leave within the next 1-3 years. THat would be very interesting for those of you trying to get on.

[class128]

I ranked 713 on 2007 test danny! They said class 127 stoped at 703

[W09]

Anyone have an idea what kind of score (percentage wise) you need to have on the civil service exam to place in the top 500 or so.

From what I heard, it is close to 100% (since many people get extra credit points for military/residency). Not sure how accurate that is.

[W09]

Even if they only hired 250 off the next test, they would still be making it down close to 800 on the list. THey made it near that number off the 2007 test and they've only hired 150-170 off of it. A very, very, very reliable source within the city said that up to a third of the officers could potentially leave within the next 1-3 years. THat would be very interesting for those of you trying to get on.

That would be alot of officers to replace. Are those retiring officers ?

Thats good news that you can potentially have a shot if you're in the top 800. I didn't realize that many people get eliminated.

[class128]

So danny how many cones did you hit today? Lol

[Danny216]

So danny how many cones did you hit today? Lol

Killed a few earlier in the week, but all during the "fun" part, after the driving tests were over. They wanted us to push ourselves and see what our driving limits were, it was awesome!

[Danny216]

I ranked 713 on 2007 test danny! They said class 127 stoped at 703

I don't know how accurate that is. The last guy that stuck it out(and he was an alternate) started a few days late and he ranked in the 600's. He got in because someone dropped out in the first few days. I want to say he was 630 or something like that, but it was definitely not in the 700s. We did have one or two start right after him, but they each lasted a day or two.

[class128]

Oh well the dude in personel said that!! But iis your class going to get taser tranied?

[class128]

So danny the people that get in the class late those are the guys thatdidnt ranked that high to start when the class began???

[Danny216]

Oh well the dude in personel said that!! But iis your class going to get taser tranied?

So danny the people that get in the class late those are the guys thatdidnt ranked that high to start when the class began???

Yes on both. They always have some alternates ready to go because invariably someone drops out during the first few weeks.

[uanick]

anyone know of any reliable hotels in or around downtown that may be within walking distance to the test? also not to expensive either.

[Danny216]

anyone know of any reliable hotels in or around downtown that may be within walking distance to the test? also not to expensive either.

Here's a list (http://www.google.com/search?q=hotels+on+public+square+cleveland+oh&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) of some hotels near public square

[am212]

Got a call today, since i mailed it in, they just asked for some basic info that wasn't on the app. so i should be getting my seat number in the mail soon they said. :D

For the written tests in Ohio, what is the preferred dress? Up here nobody cares if you come in jeans and a t-shirt, but i was just wondering how dressed up you need to come......

[class128]

Dude wear u can wear what ever but me I would wear jeans and a polo

[Glory Days]

yeah i have seen people come in wearing flip flops, board shorts and a tank top. i am the last person on earth who likes "dressing up" and even thought that kinda lame to wear that.

[class128]

Danny everyone that still in the academy right now is going to graduate? If not what can weed them out?

[Danny216]

Danny everyone that still in the academy right now is going to graduate? If not what can weed them out?

The sit-ups and the run are going to be a problem for a few, and there's a strong possibility they won't make it. If I had to guess, I'd bet that 3-5 won't make it. There's also the state written test (which you can't take unless you pass the physical) which could quite possibly disqualify one or two people. Usually, it's the physical stuff that kills people though. I'm guessing we'll graduate with around 50, but there's still 6 weeks till the state physical, so maybe the people who are deficient can make it up.

The academy does a few physical evaluations throughout the whole 6 months. During the baseline testing I failed all three events. Pushup goal was 33 in a minute, I got 22. Situps was 40 in a minute and I did 17. 1.5 mile run goal was 11:58 and I did it in 13:05. (This was about 3 weeks into the training.) I worked my tail off and now can do 43 pushups, 41-42 sit-ups, and my 1.5 mile run is at 11:26. Did pushups and situps every break, and ran six days a week. Still improving every day, btw. :)

Start training now! You can practice your pushups by rolling up a towel and placing it on the ground. Adjust yourself over the towel and when you go down make sure you keep your head looking forward and your chest hits the towel. The situps are FULL situps, make sure your fingers are interlocked and they stay interlocked, and that your elbows go past the top of your knees.

[class128]

Any news on class 128 start date etc, how many going to be in the class etc?

[class128]

Danny u think 50 will become officers? So at this point people can still be weeded out wow that's sad if they can't pass the physical at this point I put all the blame on the cadet!? How many cadets is it now? How many started?

[Glory Days]

does it matter?

[pat8228]

does anyone know what the starting pay is for Cleveland pd? do they except laterals? tried to find the info on here and thier site with no luck.. thanks

[Danny216]

does anyone know what the starting pay is for Cleveland pd? do they except laterals? tried to find the info on here and thier site with no luck.. thanks

Starting pay is $45,900 and change, but $10.50 an hr during the academy. Even if you are already OPOTA certified you still have to attend the academy.

[cmsd380]

Pat8228, don't you work for CPD? Did you get laid off?

[mikol427]

All i'll say is start doing A LOT of interval running and make sure you can do spiderman pushups!!

[class128]

Danny I just ordered p90x I'm ready to get in the best shape ever!

[Danny216]

Danny I just ordered p90x I'm ready to get in the best shape ever!

I would've have told you to save your money. Just start doing a lot of pushups, situps, running, running stairs, and burpees... You'll get enough of PT at the academy when they dust you off when people screw up! But I have heard good things about P90X

[Danny216]

All i'll say is start doing A LOT of interval running and make sure you can do spiderman pushups!!

The SPIDERMAN PUSHUP! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHbJoeA1I4E)

Ready... Exercise.
(If you get in you'll understand :) )

[class128]

Hey dan how did they contact you for your physc? Phone or mail?

[Glory Days]

The SPIDERMAN PUSHUP! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHbJoeA1I4E)

Ready... Exercise.
(If you get in you'll understand :) )

yeah i hate those. makes it feel like the discs in my spine are popping out.

[Danny216]

The rumor floating around the academy is that the 128th will be starting in December.

[class128]

Wtf december wow any reason why dan? Dan do u pick where u wanna work or do they???

[uanick]

Hey good luck everybody this weekend....should be fun with 3000+ other people!

[class128]

To everyone on this forum goodlook on the test, Take all the time u need and read each question all the way threw there will be tricky questions!!!!

[mikol427]

Wtf december wow any reason why dan? Dan do u pick where u wanna work or do they???

Worry about taking and passing the test first, before you start worrying about what district you would want to be in. That's a long ways away!

[Danny216]

Worry about taking and passing the test first, before you start worrying about what district you would want to be in. That's a long ways away!

Exactly. And no, you don't get to pick.

[Danny216]

Hey Mikol, you ready to go back to 1st shift? 10 more weeks buddy!

[class128]

Is class 127 geting taser trained dan?? Because I have a friend that was in 124 and he jus now getin his!!

[am212]

Good Luck everyone on the test!
See you guys there. i will be in seat 2000something. :)

[uanick]

ha nice am212. 128, why do you care so much about taser training....? lol

[class128]

Because I think its very important that every officer should be properly equiped!

[class128]

Me and others in my department had to bring 25 tables to the convention center! They wait till the min to do stuff..

[Glory Days]

definitely helped the city budget out with the "special event parking".

[class128]

Wow that was a very easy test. I think it should of been harder!

[uanick]

yeah the test wasn't to bad...however it was more of a challenge to stay comfortable in those chairs.

[am212]

thanks for setting up the tables to class 128 and the others who did.

Test wasn't bad at all.....

[class128]

Sad to say I bet those who where big had a very though time adjusting to the cheap seats lol!! The chief looks like a chief mcgrath horse

[class128]

Sad to say I bet those who where big had a very though time adjusting to the cheap seats lol!! The chief looks like a horse

[Danny216]

Sad to say I bet those who where big had a very though time adjusting to the cheap seats lol!! The chief looks like a horse

Not a good thing to post in a public forum when you are trying to get hired.

[class128]

Rumor is 150 officer are suppose to be retiring in december!! Also I heard that the department may hire more tha 200 officers!

[Glory Days]

i think everyone who got up when the chief said "i highly DISCOURAGE you from using the restroom now" should have had a question marked wrong haha. he said it twice and yet both times people got up to use the restroom.

haha and the person who didnt like the grammar on the one question, even though it really didnt change the meaning of the question.

[mikol427]

Not a good thing to post in a public forum when you are trying to get hired.

I agree, we might have to show that one to the LT!

[class128]

Wow didn't know after the background. All the info goes to the director desk and he picks who goes to the academy?

[sauer800]

I think they were handing out the seat numbers at random. I went the second day they were taking apps and rec'd 0459, my buddy who was next to me in line to turn in the paperwork picked up 0574. His GF went the next day and was handed a card in the three hundreds.
Did anyone have a problem with section 2 and 3 on that test? My thing on the scoring is lets say I answered strongly agree to question #10 in that section and one of you guys answered strongly disagree....who is right? If you mark the answer that best applies to you how can you be wrong......see what im saying.

BTW-i have a couple of friends in the class thats in now and wish them the best.

I hope I did pretty well but really have some doubt due to those questions. At least the validity of it all when it comes to scoring. I dont have res/or mil for xtra credit. But i do have 9yrs a piece at 2 agencies so i hope that helps a little.

[class128]

I got my letter today from cpd!!!!

[Danny216]

I think they were handing out the seat numbers at random. I went the second day they were taking apps and rec'd 0459, my buddy who was next to me in line to turn in the paperwork picked up 0574. His GF went the next day and was handed a card in the three hundreds.
Did anyone have a problem with section 2 and 3 on that test? My thing on the scoring is lets say I answered strongly agree to question #10 in that section and one of you guys answered strongly disagree....who is right? If you mark the answer that best applies to you how can you be wrong......see what im saying.

BTW-i have a couple of friends in the class thats in now and wish them the best.

I hope I did pretty well but really have some doubt due to those questions. At least the validity of it all when it comes to scoring. I dont have res/or mil for xtra credit. But i do have 9yrs a piece at 2 agencies so i hope that helps a little.

I know what you are saying. How could you possibly score that? They changed the test a few years ago to that format.

[class128]

I have my medical exam one sep 1st

[sauer800]

Whats all involved with the medical aspect of it all? How are the background guys? Are they sticklers for any minor things?

[class128]

When I do the medical I will let you no but the bi are diffrent but u will have to play the wating game!!

[Danny216]

Whats all involved with the medical aspect of it all? How are the background guys? Are they sticklers for any minor things?

It's a two part process. First they send you to the medical unit to take height, weight, turn to the side and cough, etc. If you need to lose any weight before the academy they will tell you how much and the deadline for losing it.

Then they will send you to the hospital, St. Vincent's I believe, where they will do a stress test, draw some blood, take a chest x-ray, and make you blow into a tube thingy to test your lung capacity. Any negative findings and they make you get checked out by your physician, who will then have to sign off on them. When they took my blood my triglycerides were a little high
(162 vs their goal of 150). I asked my doctor about it and he said 150 is a really low standard and that I'm fit for duty. He signed off on it and I was good to go.

[Kat1]

What is the turn around time on getting the scores for this last test saturday? around a month?

[class128]

That's good info danny thanks for the heads up!!

[class128]

I new I shouldent of took that test again really needed that vacation day!!

[class128]

I knew I shouldent of took that test again really needed that vacation day!!

[am212]

whoever hears from Cleveland first from the 8/22/09 test, post up so we can start a time line :D
I assume it will be some time though.

[Danny216]

For those of you who get accepted, look forward to the day we had today... OC spray. It sucks... bad. Glad it's over.

[class128]

Hey dan is the stress test the same as physc I have to go to saint vincent to take it!!

[Danny216]

Hey dan is the stress test the same as physc I have to go to saint vincent to take it!!

No. Stress test is where you run on a treadmill and they monitor your pulse and blood pressure

[class128]

Thank again dan!!

[Kat1]

What is the turn around time on getting the scores for this last test saturday? around a month?

anyone?

:D

[RaiderCop81]

According to the Cleveland Civil Service Commission, the test results will be mailed out in about a month. That is what they said on the phone and lets hope they make that timeline.

[class128]

Yeah I'm pretty sure it will be about a month that's when I got mine back!

[SoonToBeCop27]

what kinda things were on the test? Can anyone give me some example?

[class128]

Hey dan tell me about the clinical interview??

[Danny216]

Hey dan tell me about the clinical interview??

I posted something earlier, check back a page or two.

[mikol427]

I posted something earlier, check back a page or two.

You might be better off just writing a book for him, about your whole experience with the academy. Ha!
He's goning to be that person in the class asking a million "what if" questions.

[Glory Days]

You might be better off just writing a book for him, about your whole experience with the academy. Ha!
He's goning to be that person in the class asking a million "what if" questions.

i was thinking the same thing!

hey danny what do they keep the room tempature in the classes :rolleyes:

[sauer800]

I heard cadets get to pick between a glock 17 or a 19. Both 9mm but the 17 is more of a full size handgun. Any truth to this?

[class128]

As bad as I want to respond miko I'm not so be cool jerk!

[Danny216]

I heard cadets get to pick between a glock 17 or a 19. Both 9mm but the 17 is more of a full size handgun. Any truth to this?

The G17 is a full size handgun. The G19 is a compact. And yes you get to pick. And we're called recruits, not cadets. Get used to responding to questions like this: "Sir, Recruit Smith Sir, the answer is 'extortion'."

[class128]

The doctors in the medical unit told some guys to comeback in a couple days and drink lots of water because they had to much protien in there urine!!

[Glory Days]

ok, and so?

[Danny216]

ok, and so?

Drink water, I guess?

[Glory Days]

how many glasses would you suggest Danny :rolleyes:

[class128]

To bad that wasn't you glory!! Hope u scored well enough out off 3000 people!! Lol

[class128]

Stress test was ok I lasted 19 min on the tredmill..... Blowing in the tube thing sucked!

[class128]

Akron PD laying off 96 officers!! That really sucks becuase there crime rate has gone up alot

[uanick]

has anyone (besides class128) heard any updates on the test from august? recieved mail from the civil service commission yet?

Class128 cracks me up(!!) I'm begining to wonder if cleveland is putting 13 year olds through the hiring process

[OhioState20-ten]

Yeah, He's pretty enthusiastic. Haven't heard anything yet, though. No mail either.

[uanick]

thanks, i see your looking north too...there are rumors of columbus and an academy, but no future testing anytime soon...

[Danny216]

has anyone (besides class128) heard any updates on the test from august? recieved mail from the civil service commission yet?

Class128 cracks me up(!!) I'm begining to wonder if cleveland is putting 13 year olds through the hiring process

A few of my friends took the test but haven't received any notice yet.

[am212]

Still nothing from the test yet here either. Hopefully soon, they must be giving us extra time so we come to them in top notch physical shape for the agility test. :D

[uanick]

haha yeah espicially those at the test who needed to drop a few hundred

[Danny216]

We had our final PT test today!!! We only had two people fail, and they have a good chance of making it next week at the re-test. I passed everything and am relieved!

[OhioState20-ten]

Still nothing. This doesn't seem good.

[Glory Days]

yeah but its still nothing for everybody, so its not that bad.

[uanick]

they have 3000+ to process...

i keep checking the mail. It will come.

[Danny216]

Still nothing. This doesn't seem good.

Be patient! The current administration wants more police on the streets! There's a class starting in December from the test in 07, and then people from the new test will probably start sometime in the spring.

[uanick]

appologies if this has been brought up. Maybe someone knows maybe not...since they are wanting to put people through a bit faster do you think that the hiring process will be sped up once they have gone over test scores?

I know the process can take up to a year but any thoughts?

[Harmody Park]

The process won't speed up any, even if they need people. The list is good for two years, so plan on them using the entire two years to put on classes. If you are in the top 300 or so, you more than likely will get hired within a year. Anything after that will be a crap shoot. From the 07 exam the first 300 on the list were hired within 10 months. It took 301-400 on the list 17 months from test to academy start date.

[Danny216]

You all should be getting your ranking soon, the scores came out yesterday. I think they're posted at City Hall.

[uanick]

well that is good news

[OhioState20-ten]

Yes, Great news. Will the scores be based on both the objective questions and 100 or so those personality questions, or just the objective part?

[Danny216]

Yes, Great news. Will the scores be based on both the objective questions and 100 or so those personality questions, or just the objective part?

Believe it or not, it's based on all the questions... How you could assign a numerical value to those personality questions is above my pay grade:confused:

[krim0205]

Danny what happened to those two that failed the PT, Did they take their retest yet? I'm curious. We lost five I think. Would be cool to not lose any. Anyways can't wait till you guys get to the District.

[Danny216]

Danny what happened to those two that failed the PT, Did they take their retest yet? I'm curious. We lost five I think. Would be cool to not lose any. Anyways can't wait till you guys get to the District.

One passed, one failed. He couldn't make the run. The other guy only failed the first time because his hands came apart during the sit-ups. He blew it away the second time. What district are you in? They keep telling us we're all going to the fourth.

[W09]

You all should be getting your ranking soon, the scores came out yesterday. I think they're posted at City Hall.

Excellent news. Thanks for the update.

[OhioState20-ten]

Well I think those personality questions k.o.'d my chances. Went down to city hall this morning, B-range wasn't good enough, good luck gents.

[uanick]

are these scores posted somewhere on their website

[Danny216]

Well I think those personality questions k.o.'d my chances. Went down to city hall this morning, B-range wasn't good enough, good luck gents.

Don't get discouraged. What was your ranking if you don't mind me asking? I was in the mid 500's from the last test and I got in, it just took a little longer.

[OhioState20-ten]

Thanks, I just hope (no PRAY) my LSAT score is better, we'll see. I was in the 1100ish range and I had a score in the low 80's :(

if I read it correctly a girl with a 99% was in low 200 if that matters to anyone.

I don't think the scores are posted at a website, they're at the civilservice dept of city hall rm119 from 8-4:30 m-f. I'd give them a call tho, cus they didnt even check my I'd and all of the scores were by listed by name in a big binder for anyone to look at.

Thanks for all the moral support tho, hang in there hopefuls, I'll be looking forward to hearing how the academy/field training goes.

[Mumblez2k9]

Thank you for informing us of results at city hall, just came back and so excited. Ranked 109 and scored 102.9% :) Did anyone go to that website given at the test for the requirements for the physical portion? Thanks in advance and best of luck to everyone!

[OhioState20-ten]

Well done!

[iamcleve]

U should be in class 129 or 130!! Job well done.... Start running!! Hope your background is ok...

[Mumblez2k9]

U should be in class 129 or 130!! Job well done.... Start running!! Hope your background is ok...

Thanks a lot! May I ask approximately how long from now that may be? I hyperextended my knee recently, its feeling better, a lot better do you think I got 3 weeks to recover or am I praying for quicker recovery?

[Mumblez2k9]

Thanks a lot! May I ask approximately how long from now that may be? I hyperextended my knee recently, its feeling better, a lot better do you think I got 3 weeks to recover or am I praying for quicker recovery?

Oh I just had a backround check I paid for, in a attempt to do home health aid and came back A OK.

[iamcleve]

Dude you have time its a very long waiting period!! Don't rush be patient

[Mumblez2k9]

Dude you have time its a very long waiting period!! Don't rush be patient

Thank God, I dont want a small setback ruin my career goals. I will properly heal and be really patient and careful. Anyone else get results? Looking forward to positive news :)

[iamcleve]

Wow danny in a couple of weeks you will be on the streets.... And I will be going to the academy!! Congrads to you and your family and stay safe!

[uanick]

I would like to see my results, however it's impossible at this time for me to get to cleveland to go look at a list. I'm assuming they will send out a mailing?

[Glory Days]

I would assume so. i dont plan on making a special trip either. i figure we should be getting something in the mail shortly after they put the scores up at city hall.

[iamcleve]

Wow danny in a couple of weeks you will be on the streets.... And I will be going to the academy!! Congrads to you and your family and stay safe!

[Glory Days]

Class128 is that you?

[uanick]

haha I was JUST going to say that. Class128 changed his name...

[iamcleve]

I will be in that class also! Who else on this fourm going to be in the upcoming class??

[Danny216]

November 2nd is our first day on the streets. We have our state written test this Friday, wish us luck!

[Danny216]

Thank God, I dont want a small setback ruin my career goals. I will properly heal and be really patient and careful. Anyone else get results? Looking forward to positive news :)

Not too long of a wait hopefully. The next class is slated to start in early December, and it'll take them 26 weeks which would put the next class (which hopefully includes you) at around May or June of next year at the earliest. Get in shape now! The academy can be a lot of fun, especially if you are already in shape.

[cmsd380]

I got a 79% and ranked somewhere in the 1500 range, one friend got a 102% he was 130, and other friend was got an 81% he was ranked 1317.

[iamcleve]

Glory u will be in class 128??

[Glory Days]

nope, waiting on my test results.

November 2nd is our first day on the streets. We have our state written test this Friday, wish us luck!

dont sweat it. i took the state test last week and passed it. definitely wasnt as hard as i thought it could be.

[W09]

I went downtown to see where I ranked and I'm in the top 50, thank God. Generally, how long does it take before we'll take the agility test ?

[iamcleve]

Wow that's awesome dude! have u ever took a test for anyother depts??

[W09]

No. Cleveland is the only department I have a desire to work for. I studied hard, said extra prayers, and was honest on the personality test and it turned out very well. I couldn't help but to jump down the hallway as I left the civil service office.

[Jsosenk1]

how much extra points did you get?

[Glory Days]

yeah i wonder how non-cleveland residents are doing in the rankings.

[W09]

how much extra points did you get?

The points for residency.

[Mumblez2k9]

No. Cleveland is the only department I have a desire to work for. I studied hard, said extra prayers, and was honest on the personality test and it turned out very well. I couldn't help but to jump down the hallway as I left the civil service office.

Congrats, well done :) I felt the same way yesterday when I got my score. VERY persuit of happiness-like ha. Maybe we will be in same class or I will be in the one after you. I was also honest on personality, I think that might of been a huge factor.

[W09]

Congrats, well done :) I felt the same way yesterday when I got my score. VERY persuit of happiness-like ha. Maybe we will be in same class or I will be in the one after you. I was also honest on personality, I think that might of been a huge factor.

Congrats to you as well. It was definitely a blessing and a great feeling. I look forward to continuing with the process. Anyone have any idea aprox. how long before you'd hear something to take agility test ?

[OhioState20-ten]

The points for residency.

Well done, won't be long for you now. Do you mind telling us how much the residency bonus was? I heard ten points, but is that percentage points...

[Glory Days]

Just got mine in the mail for you out of towners that are waiting. Wow, the personality questions must have destroyed me. 79.5% ranked 1493. I've never scored below a 93% on a civil service test, and i have taken harder ones than cleveland's.

[iamcleve]

Wow glory keep ya head up.... Most people may turn down the position from other states because of the travels. Also everyone won't pass background also!!!!

[Danny216]

Just got mine in the mail for you out of towners that are waiting. Wow, the personality questions must have destroyed me. 79.5% ranked 1493. I've never scored below a 93% on a civil service test, and i have taken harder ones than cleveland's.

Dude I hear ya. Every other test I've taken I was always in the top 25. Cleveland was the lowest I've ever ranked and they're the ones that hire me! Go figure.

[iamcleve]

I have a friend that was in the military and lives I cleveland and ranked 74!!! That was an exte 15 points which helps a lot!!!