Police Officer 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol Report in Location Could Be Any One Of The Following: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 1583 Alum Creek Driver, Columbus, OH 43209 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Multiple pay increases over the first years of service! Free Parking! At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. 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.

Requirements

• Option 1 Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program
• Option 2 or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code
• Valid driver's license
• Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits

Responsibilities

• Protects lives & secures buildings & property:
• Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car
• Protects lives of consumers/clients, 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.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees