Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $62,961.60 – $76,232.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under direction, serves citizens, maintains law and order and preserves peace within City of Zanesville.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned area, on foot or in police vehicle, to serve citizens and enforce governing laws and city ordinances. Serves general public, offers assistance and maintains good public relations.
• Conducts business and residential checks, and deters and detects unlawful activity. Seeks abnormal conditions, inspects premises, checks suspicious persons and vehicles, and provides viable law enforcement presence. Maintains lookout for wanted persons or property, and maintains surveillance in problem areas.
• Responds to and handles alarms and calls. Apprehends and arrests suspects in violation of laws and ordinances.
• Acts as peace officer in situations requiring intervention and mediation such as fights, family disturbances, neighbor disputes, and other matters. Handles citizen complaints concerning disturbances, juvenile problems, loud parties, and other problems.
• Conducts criminal and accident investigations. Collects and identifies evidence and questions victims and witnesses. Prepares evidence for presentation in court, and testifies in court proceedings.
• Directs traffic, and enforces traffic and parking laws. Gives warnings and issues traffic citations. Reports hazardous traffic conditions and abandoned or damaged vehicles and assists stranded motorists.
• Attends parades and other public gatherings and maintains order in crowds. Provides funeral and security escorts.
• Serves subpoenas.
• Summons medical help and provides first aid as necessary.
• Completes arrest, criminal, accident and other police reports, and maintains daily activities log.
• Maintains and improves individual police knowledge and skills. Participates in training programs and conferences to learn new or revised regulations, policy or procedure. Maintains current knowledge of laws and ordinances governing city. Learns effective use of equipment and investigative aids, and maintains skill in safe and effective use of firearms.
• Transports suspects and witnesses to police headquarters, jail, court, and other locations.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen 21 years of age or older
• Possess High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License
• Currently a full-time or part-time law enforcement position
• Law Enforcement Officer with a minimum of 1 year experience
• Currently in PERS and/or OP &F pension system