Police Officer

West Jefferson, OH
Village of West Jefferson

Salary: $30.66/hr.-$38.21/hr.

Position Summary:

Applicants will be required to maintain public peace, protect lives and property, prevent crime and arrest violators of the law, as well as enforcing state and federal statutes. All Police Officers are under the direct supervision of a Sergeant or Senior Officer in Charge.

Requirements:

  • Qualified candidates need to be at least 21 years of age.
  • Have a High School diploma or GED.
  • Must be currently certified under the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred.
  • Candidates must have no criminal background, and a good driving record, with a valid Ohio driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one.
  • Officers must have the ability to work with adiverse population and the general public and be willing to work any shift, weekend, and holidays, and perform on-call and respond to after-hour emergencies.
  • Successful candidates will have the ability to work for prolonged periods of time in a variety of situations, including those that are unpleasant, dangerous or life-threatening.