Certified Police Officer

Salary: $71,968.00 – $84,052.80 Annually

Closing Date: 6/1/2026

Position Summary:

Works under the general supervision of a superior officer and in accordance with rules, regulations, established procedures and standards, and rigid training; however, conditions of emergency, public danger, personal danger, civil disorder, and sensitive public opinion require instant decisions, tact, courtesy, and mature judgment. Employee is held responsible for conduct on and off duty.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned district/sector to detect and prevent crimes and identify suspicious conduct.
• Detects criminal activities, investigates, and determines need for arrest and further questioning.
• Engages in regular citizen contact.
• Listens to citizen complaints and answers citizen inquiries during course of shift.
• Responds to calls for service/assistance.
• Maintains confidentiality of law enforcement topics and other department matters.
• Operates a motor vehicle safely using lights and sirens in accordance with departmental policies and the law.
• Determines if elements of a crime have been met.
• Establishes control of the scene.
• Requests additional assistance/back-up, as needed.
• Protects the safety of self, citizens, and other personnel.
• Interviews victim(s), witness(es), and suspect(s).
• Uses discretion in determining whether to arrest or issue summons.
• Maintains traffic control and conducts related investigative activities.
• Checks registration and license number.
• Provides emergency assistance.
• Enforces traffic laws.
• Completes forms, reports, and related paperwork including narratives documenting complex events.
• Performs arrest and detention procedures.
• Obtains information on suspect (e.g., warrant, physical description) and conducts thorough search of individual to find weapons or contraband.
• Uses reasonable force.
• Collects and prepares evidence for court cases and testifies in court.
• Reviews reports and other documentation of the case to provide testimony in court.
• Attends roll call and prepares for duty.
• Listens to description of major incidents, department announcements, citizen requests for patrol and stolen auto reports.
• Participates in community engagement activities. Inspects equipment for proper functioning.
• Reports for duty wearing proper equipment and dressed appropriately.
• Reads bulletins to identify events in sector (e.g., warrants, special activities, etc.).
• Converses with other personnel to exchange information on crimes.
• Performs administrative duties utilizing computers and other standard office equipment.
• Submits completed reports to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Uses MDB/dispatcher to obtain information.
• Uses and maintains firearms and weapons properly and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Attends in-service training.
• May perform duties associated with specialized units.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Candidates must be within the age range 21 years through 45 years at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid OPOTC certification approved by the State of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Candidates must have the ability to safely perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Candidates must meet established physical standards under Ohio Law and maintain departmental physical standards.