Civil Service Commission
Members
- Tara Fridley – Chairperson
- Tony Zerges – Commissioner
- Greg Lipp – Commissioner
- Heidi Culbertson – Secretary
The Civil Service Commission consists of three Commissioners and one Secretary. All positions are part time and are appointed by the hiring authority at their time of office. The Civil Service Commission meets a minimum of once per month on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Meetings take place in the conference room which is located directly below City Hall. These meetings are open to the public.
The Commission conducts examinations for various classified positions for the Village of St. Bernard including new positions and promotional examinations. It is the responsibility of the Commission to certify eligibility lists and present them to the hiring authority. The Civil Service Commission is responsible for following the guidelines of The Ohio Revised Code. It does not interview and hire any of the employees within the Village of St. Bernard.
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Notice of Competitive Exam for Fire Department
The Civil Service Commission is conducting the written portion of the Firefighter/EMT exam through the National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN).
Click HERE to view the official Notice of Exam with further details and information on requirements and the hiring process. All candidates must register and submit all required exam scores, PHQ, and information through the National Testing Network no later than July 25, 2025, at 5:00pm.
Notice of Competitive Exam for Police Department
The Civil Service Commission is conducting the written portion of the police officer entrance exam through the National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN) on a continuous basis until positions are filled. Click HERE to view the official Notice of Exam with further details and information. Entry level candidates must apply and submit all required exam scores, PHQ, and information through the National Testing Network.
Lateral Transfer ONLY Police Officer Application - See NOTICE for details and requirements. Applicants may be exempt from the FrontLine National Exam if they meet the following criteria: OPOTA Certified with 2 years of full-time experience with a municipal department, with no disciplinary action resulting in suspension or loss of pay within the last 12 months.
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Current Civil Service Eligibility Lists:
Service Department
Fire Department