Police Officer 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking a Police Officer 2. This role involves protecting lives and securing buildings and property by patrolling grounds and buildings on foot and in a car. The officer will protect consumers/clients, visitors, and employees, check property for hazards, prevent crimes, enforce laws, rules, and regulations, check the identity of persons on the grounds, and monitor traffic conditions and parking facilities to ensure efficient traffic flow. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency focused on protecting life and property, promoting traffic safety, and providing professional public safety services. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Satisfactory completion of mandated topics with Ohio Peace Officer Training Council
• Must maintain physical requirements as established by agency (e.g. periodic fitness tests or physicals)
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) background check required
• 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
• A BCI/FBI fingerprint check, and background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process
• This position is subject to Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from using or consuming marijuana in any form, including recreational marijuana, Ohio adult use cannabis, medical marijuana, or otherwise.
• This position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

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