Entry Level Police Officer

Salary: $71,407.23 – $119,278.85 Annually

Position Summary:

To serve and protect the public by patrolling designated areas, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforcing laws and ordinances, deterring criminal activity, and building trust with community members.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle, foot, bike, or other mode to deter and detect criminal activity,
• Responds to dispatched calls, including emergencies, traffic accidents, and disturbances,
• Handles calls as appropriate, including taking incident/accident reports and settling disputes and disturbances;

• Enforces local, state, and federal laws, including issuing warnings, citations, and making arrests as necessary –
• Secures warrants, makes arrests, and transports arrestees
• Conducts initial investigations of accidents, misdemeanors, and felony crimes, preserves the crime scene, and gathers and preserves evidence
• Takes statements from witnesses and suspects
• Prepares written reports and maintains accurate records of incidents and activities
• Maintains visibility and a positive relationship with the community, participating in community outreach events, conducting business checks, and other directed patrol
• Serves in specialized roles as needed (e.g. Federal Task Force Officer, Officer in Charge)
• Operates police vehicles and uses department-issued equipment such as radios, firearms, mobile data terminals, and defensive tools to accomplish tasks
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be a United States Citizen or United States Permanent Resident
• Minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must be insurable under the City’s fleet insurance policy
• Adheres to the department’s values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance
• Possesses or has ability to possess and maintain the following certifications:
  • Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification
  • Firearm Certification
  • Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) Certification
  • LEADS (Law Enforcement Automated Data System) Certification
  • AED/CPR Certification