Police Officer

Overview

The City of Delaware is building an eligibility list to fill lateral and entry-level Police Officer openings. Patrol Officers respond to over 30,000 calls for service covering 19 square miles of the city. Officers may specialize in a variety of policing areas from detectives to community relations, bike patrol, canine handler, or specialized task/tactical units.

Position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances, responding to calls for protection of life and property, conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations, apprehension of criminals, and performing other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Duties typically include patrol and enforcement activities on an assigned shift. Work may involve danger and emergencies requiring sound judgment and the ability to act without direct supervision.

Officers may be assigned to specialized areas. Position is under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant or other officer-in-charge (OIC).

• Performs preventative and self-initiated patrol tasks in an assigned area, on foot, in a vehicle, or on bike.
• Enforces state and local laws and City ordinances.
• Maintains community presence and responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action.
• Investigates complaints; interviews suspects and witnesses.
• Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents and other public safety emergencies.
• Determines existence of probable cause and identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody or refers charges for review and prosecution.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Performs routine security inspections.
• Conducts searches and seizures.
• Prepares complete and detailed reports and other related documents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains physical fitness standards.
• Maintains all equipment necessary for the daily performance of job duties.

• Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio Driver's license at time of application and throughout duration of employment, free of excessive violations.
• Must have successfully passed all components of the examination process.
• Ability to attend a police academy away from home for an extended period of time at the City's expense, if not commissioned at the time of hire.
• Must maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, psychological examination and polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or possess a permanent resident card.
• Minimum age at time of appointment is 21.
• Hearing level of 25 dB or better.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness.
• Excellent physical condition as defined by OSP physical fitness standards.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and care of firearms.
• Ability to work a varied schedule on a variety of shifts.

In addition to the above (minus the ability to attend a police academy), lateral transfers must:

• Possess a valid and current OPOTA certification
• Possess a valid, unrestricted, Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Have a minimum of 2 consecutive years of full-time experience with no breaks in service
• Applicants may not have any pending disciplinary actions or investigations for misconduct or criminal activity

Candidates may be disqualified or removed from the recruitment process for, but not limited to, the following, at any time:

• Inability to establish minimum requirements or qualifications
• Failure to pass any of the assessments, tests or oral review board required for the position

• Conviction of or admission to any crime classified as a felony under Ohio Revised Code or any other applicable state code.
• Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or an offense of violence.
• Deception or fraud on application or examination.
• Making false statements of material fact in the application, testing process or during any part of the hiring process.
• Use, threatened use or attempt in using political influence in securing employment.

• Conviction of, plea of none of contest, participation in a diversion program in lieu of conviction of an OMVI or equivalent offense, or conviction which is the result of a plea bargain from an original charge of OMVI within the 36 months prior to the date of application.

• DEA Drug Schedules
• Drug use is evaluated in accordance with the DEA’s controlled substance schedules (Schedules I through V), which classify substances based on their potential for abuse, accepted medical use, and safety under medical supervision.
• Schedule I substances (e.g., marijuana, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD),…