Police Officer

New Albany, OH
New Albany Police Department

Salary: $69,070.00 – $108,750.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Police Officers take proper enforcement action as necessary to maintain the order, safety and general welfare of the city. Police Officers provide a highly visible, professional presence while conducting patrol activities, maintaining safety and assisting citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations.

Requirements:

  • This position has a high degree of accountability.
  • The incumbent must be eligible to work in the United States and eligible to hold an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate.
  • The incumbent for this position shall be at least 21 years of age.
  • A bachelor’s degree and/or active duty military service with honorable discharge is preferred.
  • The incumbent must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the city’s vehicle insurance policy.
  • The incumbent must be able to successfully pass a background check according to the city’s established criteria and any restrictions put in place by state law.
  • Background investigation includes, but is not limited to: credit, criminal history, employment and personal reference checks; home interview.
  • After a conditional offer is extended, candidates will be subject to a lie detector examination, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological evaluation to determine fitness for duty.
  • Personality assessments may also be used in the selection process.