Police Officer

City of Grove City•Grove City, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grove City Division of Police is seeking candidates for the role of Police Officer. This role involves serving and protecting the residents, businesses, and visitors of a growing and diverse community. The position is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, apprehension of criminals, and protection of life and property. Duties include responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, conducting preliminary investigations of crimes and traffic crashes, and generating detailed reports. The division is nationally accredited by CALEA, signifying a commitment to high-quality service through innovative technology, training, specialized investigation, and professional, unbiased enforcement.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older by December 1, 2026.
Must be under 35 years of age on August 3, 2026, unless you have a previous appointment as an Ohio law enforcement officer.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have a High School Grad/GED.
Must possess a valid OHIO State Driver's License.
Must be able to Read/Speak English.
Must reside within a 60-mile radius of police headquarters within six months of employment.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully pass a written test (NTN).
Must successfully pass PRADCO review.
Must successfully pass a physical fitness test.
A thorough background investigation will be completed, including but not limited to a truth verification test, drug test, and psychological and medical evaluation.
No tattoos or body art which are considered offensive, regardless of where they appear on the body.
Ohio Peace Officer Certification.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Law enforcement and implementation of crime prevention measures.
Apprehension of criminals and protection of life and property.
Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service as a direct service provider of police and other emergency services to the public.
Responding, reporting, and conducting preliminary investigations of crimes and traffic crashes.
Generating detailed reports documenting daily activities, stolen property, incidents, complaints, investigations, missing persons, accidents, crime scenes, etc., as required.
Maintaining appropriately documented records in accordance with Department policy.
Conducting intensive and continuing criminal investigations of felonies and misdemeanors.
Appearing in court and at the grand jury to provide testimony regarding incidents, investigations, and results of inquiries.
Assisting the prosecutor in case preparation or presentation as needed.
May serve as officer-in-charge or shift-supervisor while on duty.
Assisting with acclimation of new patrol officers in standard operating procedure and completion of all reports and daily activities.
Ensuring complete understanding of duties as required.
Maintaining required licensure and certification, if any.
Meeting all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrating regular and predictable attendance.
Performing other related duties as assigned, but not limited to, secondary assignments such as SRT, bike patrol, traffic crash investigation, etc.
Patrols assigned area in order to protect residents of the City and their property.
Investigates suspicious activity.
Responds to emergency calls and complaints.
Demonstrates initiative in monitoring traffic and enforcing laws.
Issues citations and makes arrests of criminals.
Investigates and gathers, logs, and secures evidence at crime scenes.
Interviews witnesses and suspects.
Conducts traffic accident investigations.
Performs Block Watch and monitoring of local businesses.
Provides security checks at public and private facilities.
Provides emergency services (e.g., first aid) as necessary.