Lateral Patrol Officer

Forest Park, OH
Forest Park Police Department

Salary: $73,292.92 – $89,052.75 Annually.

Position Summary:

Forest Park Police Officers are responsible for maintaining law and order, investigating crimes, protecting life and property, and enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Forest Park and the State of Ohio. It is a rewarding career in a progressive Police Department. The department is anticipating hiring up to six police officers through this process.

Essential Functions:

  • The Police Officer reports directly to a first-line supervisor and is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions.
  • Patrols an assigned area during a specific period.
  • Assists other City services.
  • Maintains order in crowds and monitors parades, funeral processions or other public gatherings. Maintains records and prepares reports.
  • Attends professional training sessions as scheduled.
  • Maintains custody of prisoners and appears in court as arresting officer or witness in court proceedings.
  • Police Officers are assigned to a wide variety of specialized roles within the Police Department.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • Must be able to work a variety of shifts, work weekends and holidays.
  • Applicants must successfully pass all civil service testing requirements.
  • Candidates must complete polygraph, psychological, and physical examinations, pass an agility/fitness test, and submit to a background investigation.
  • Must be certifiable by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council as an Ohio Peace Officer.
  • All officers will complete their certification at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy.
  • Attendance of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy may be waived if the candidate is already certified and has proven to have a minimum of three to five years of equivalent full-time experience in a community comparable to the City of Forest Park.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Ohio.
  • Must be able to be insured by the City’s insurance carrier if the position requires driving.
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain any or all requirements of specific job assignments; i.e. Detective, D.A.R.E. Officer, Canine, Traffic Officer, etc. and operate specialized equipment associated with assignment.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years old.