City of Norton Personnel Information

Employment applications for the City of Norton
are accepted for classified (civil service) employees
only when notices have been posted for specific exams.
Unsolicited resumes are not encouraged.

An exception is for a non-classified (usually part-time) position where we may have an opening.
Open positions are usually advertised in local newspapers,
and some specialized positions may be advertised in out of the area newspapers.
Notices are also posted on the Administration Building bulletin board.
The Norton Civil Service Commission and the Ohio Revised Code set the parameters
for the filling of classified employee job vacancies.

Most full-time positions are classified positions.
Some exceptions include; direct appointments of an elected official,
Directors, Clerk of Council, dispatchers,
and other positions excluded by Norton City Ordinance.
All part-time employees and seasonal positions are excluded.

The City of Norton Administrative Officer serves as the Personnel Director.
The Civil Service Commission is responsible for testing and preparing
eligibility lists for original appointments, and for promotions of classified employees.
Tests are usually developed by outside agencies and are job specific.

The City of Norton will usually review applications
for the following positions:

DISPATCHER (Part-Time)

The City of Norton will review an application for a part-time Dispatcher for the Police Department. Such applications may be kept on file for one year.

A part-time Dispatcher position is one where the individual will assist in the dispatching of Police and Fire/EMS personnel on a routine and emergency basis.
An applicant must have good communication skills, be computer literate, able to perform multi-tasking duties and perform related work as required.

A part-time Dispatcher position is paid an hourly rate of $9.00 an hour while in training and up to $14.49 an hour depending upon qualifications and service.
A uniform allowance of up to $360 per year is provided.
A part-time Dispatcher may be scheduled to work up to 32 hours per week,
usually for the afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.

The part-time Dispatcher applicant must successfully complete and pass an intensive background investigation, medical testing, and psychological testing. Such individual must be over 18 years old and residing in or near the City.

FIRE FIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (Part-Time)

The City of Norton will review an application for a
part-time Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician for the Fire Department.
Such applications may be kept on file for one year.

A part-time Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician participates in all phases of emergency operations to include fire suppression, medical care and hazardous materials abatement; performs inspections, participates in and presents public education programs; participates in training activities, station and equipment maintenance and performs related work as required.

A part-time Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician may be paid an hourly rate of $9.00 an hour up to $10.75 an hour, depending on certified training levels and service. In addition to the necessary equipment provided to the individual, a uniform allowance of up to $400 per year is provided. A part-time Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician may be scheduled to work up to 32 hours per week, usually for the afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.

The part-time Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician applicant must successfully complete and pass an intensive background investigation, medical testing, physical agility testing, and psychological testing. The applicant must be between 18 and 55 years old and residing in or near the City.

POLICE OFFICER (Part-Time)

The City of Norton will review an application for a part-time Police Officer for the Police Department. Such applications may be kept on file for one year.

A part-time Police Officer works under general supervision and performs sworn police duties in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order. This includes police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, special assignments and other law enforcement activities and related work as required.

The part-time Police Officer position may pay an hourly rate of $10.00 an hour up to $19.15 an hour, depending on upon qualifications and service. In addition to the necessary equipment provided to the individual, a uniform allowance of up to $600 per year is provided. A part-time Police Officer may be scheduled to work up to 32 hours per week, usually for the afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.

The part-time Police Officer applicant must successfully complete and pass an intensive background investigation, medical testing, and psychological testing. The applicant must be over 21 years old, residing in or near the City, and have current Ohio police officer certification.