About our Department
The Maple Heights Police Department is currently staffed with 30 full time sworn Police Officers. The City also has an Auxiliary Police force to handle situations such as traffic control, special events, and community-oriented activities. The Department is a part of the Chagrin Valley Dispatch Center, which services both the Police and Fire Departments. This state-of-the-art dispatch center recently was picked as one of the Top 10 dispatch centers across the U.S. (click here to read more)
The Police Department, in partnership with other area communities, supports several specialized units. These units include a fully equipped SWAT Team, a Bomb Unit, a Hostage Negotiations Unit, a Narcotics Unit and an Emergency Command Post Team. The Department also sponsors a DARE Program for all 6th Grade classes at the local schools.
The award winning Department has received five Governor’s Awards, a Silver Star Award from the Ohio Victims of Crimes Program, an award from the Services for Independent Living for Outstanding Handicapped Safety Town Education and the United States Department of Transportation Award, presented by the President of the United States, for efforts in the Prevention of Impaired Driving. The Maple Heights Police Department SEALE Narcotics Unit received the “Ohio Distinguished Law Enforcement Group Achievement Award” from the State of Ohio Attorney General in 2006.
To report suspected drug activity contact the SEALE Drug Task Force Narcotics Tip Line at (440) 735-6595.
A cash reward is offered to anonymous persons who telephone the Crime Stoppers hot line with information which led to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for felony offenses.
Filing a Police Report
For more information about filing a Non-Emergency Police Report click here.
JOB POSTING: Lateral Transfer Police Officers
The Maple Heights Police Department is accepting applications for Lateral Entry Police Officers. Applicants must be OPOTA certified, have worked as an officer within the last two years, and have at least 2080 hours of police officer experience for this position. There is a link to the application here:
Application Process
To be considered for employment with the City of Maple Heights, a completed Application for Employment is required. In addition to the application, we request that applicants also complete an “Applicant Profile/Survey.” These forms may be obtained by clicking on the respective links below or you may visit our Information Desk located at Maple Heights City Hall.
The application and/or resume can be emailed or faxed to 216-662-7556 or mailed to:
City of Maple Heights
Attn: Human Resources
5353 Lee Road
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137
JOB POSTING: Full time Corrections Officer
The Maple Heights Police Department is accepting applications for full time Corrections Officers. No experience necessary, we will train you! Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment, have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. There is a link to the application here:
Application Process
To be considered for employment with the City of Maple Heights, a completed Application for Employment is required. In addition to the application, we request that applicants also complete an “Applicant Profile/Survey.” These forms may be obtained by clicking on the respective links below or you may visit our Information Desk located at Maple Heights City Hall.
The application and/or resume can be emailed or faxed to 216-662-7556 or mailed to:
City of Maple Heights
Attn: Human Resources
5353 Lee Road
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137