Police Officer 1

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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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.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT Must successfully complete basic peace officer training & possesses a valid OPOTA Certification Training Certificate within one year from date of hire. Upon successful completion of basic peace officer training & one year of permanent service (i.e. completion of probationary period) shall be reassigned to Police Officer 2. Effective 1/1/89, all new hires must successfully complete basic peace officer training before carrying firearms or making arrests. Must maintain physical requirements as established by agency (e.g. periodic fitness tests or physicals).
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS May work weekends & nights; works outside exposed to inclement weather; subject to call in emergency situations; exposed to unpredictable client behavior. This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123\: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.
• 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. Probationary period is one year.
• Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
• Must successfully complete basic peace officer training & possesses a valid OPOTA Certification Training Certificate within one year from date of hire.
• Effective 1/1/89, all new hires must successfully complete basic peace officer training before carrying firearms or making arrests.
• Must maintain physical requirements as established by agency (e.g. periodic fitness tests or physicals).
• All applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications will be required to pass a physical fitness assessment.
• All applicants must meet the required appearance standards for uniformed employees.

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!
• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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