Police Officer

Ashville, OH
Ashville Police Department

Salary: $26.70 – $33.72 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is responsible for law enforcement and the implementation of crime prevention measures, the apprehension of criminals, and the protection of life and property. Duties include but are not limited to responding to emergency non-emergency calls for service as a direct service provider of police and other emergency services to the public, responding, reporting, and conducting preliminary investigations of crimes and traffic crashes.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned area to protect residents of the village and their property; investigates suspicious activity; responds to emergency calls and complaints; demonstrates initiative in monitoring traffic and enforcing laws; issues citations and makes arrests of criminals; investigates and gathers, logs, and secures evidence at crime scenes; interviews witnesses and suspects; conducts traffic accident investigations, performs Block Watch and monitoring of local businesses; provides security checks at public and private facilities; provides emergency services (e.g., first aid) as necessary.
  • Generates detailed reports documenting daily activities, stolen property, incidents, complaints, investigations, missing persons, accidents, crime scenes, etc., as required; maintains appropriately documented records in accordance with Department policy; conducts intensive and continuing criminal investigations of felonies and misdemeanors.
  • Appears in court and at the grand jury to provide testimony regarding incidents, investigations, and results of inquiries; assists the prosecutor in case preparation or presentation as needed.
  • May serve as officer-in-charge or shift supervisor while on duty; assists with the acclimation of new patrol officers in standard operating procedure and completion of all reports and daily activities (e.g., stolen property, incidents, complaints, investigations, missing persons, accidents, crime scenes, etc.); ensures complete understanding of duties as required.
  • Maintains required licensure and certification, if any.
  • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements:

  • Age: Must be 21 and have a current Ohio Peace Officers Certificate.
  • US Citizen: Yes
  • Valid OHIO State Driver’s License: Yes
  • Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is not required.
  • A thorough background investigation will be completed, including but not limited to a truth verification test, drug test, and psychological and medical evaluation.