Police Officer 1

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS TO APPLY TO BE PLACED IN A POOL OF CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE POSSIBLE OPENINGS AT THE LOCATIONS NOTED ABOVE.
Individuals selected for hire and not OPOTA certified will be required to attend a 26 week training class located at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus.
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
What You'll Do as a Police Officer 1
• Assists state highway patrol officers in patrolling grounds & buildings on foot & in car (e.g., protects lives of consumers/client's visitors & employees; checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business);
• Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic;
• Checks parking permits & issues traffic tickets as necessary;
• Assists other police officers in apprehending, arresting & processing criminal violators;
• Files affidavits;
• Serves warrants & subpoenas;

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license.
• Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78 (D) of Ohio revised code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees.
• Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.

Responsibilities

• Assists state highway patrol officers in patrolling grounds & buildings on foot & in car (e.g., protects lives of consumers/client's visitors & employees; checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business)
• Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic
• Checks parking permits & issues traffic tickets as necessary
• Assists other police officers in apprehending, arresting & processing criminal violators
• Files affidavits
• Serves warrants & subpoenas

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed