The Tallmadge Civil Service Commission discussed Ordinance 2026-43, which would revise rules for hiring police patrol officers by removing the initial written exam and using a points-based system combining education, physical agility scores, and (for laterals) years of service. The ordinance is expected to take effect 30 days after a public hearing, but the city plans to begin advertising the patrol officer position as early as May 12, 2026, with the application process likely beginning in late May. This is a policy and process change that will shape how the city markets and manages upcoming police hiring cycles, with emphasis on physical agility testing and credential evaluation instead of an entry written test. Vendors that support law enforcement recruitment, testing, pre-employment assessments, and candidate outreach can engage around helping Tallmadge design campaigns, manage applications, and administer standardized physical and background screening within the new framework.

Commission cannot certify the eligibility list until 30 days after the ordinance is passed; both ent...