Lateral Transfer Police Officer Job Hudson area,Ohio USA,Government

Department Overview

DEPARTMENT: POLICE DIVISION: PATROL SUPERVISION

Works under the supervision of the unit Sergeants and Lieutenant. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS:
The position of Officer in the City of Stow is classified by the Stow Municipal Civil Service Commission, is Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is included in a collective bargaining agreement.

Purpose

Enforces law and ordinances, maintains order, prevents crime and makes arrests; performs related work as required.

Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements to Apply

Be between 21 and 40 years of age.
Be currently Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certified as an Ohio Peace Officer as defined in Chapter 109 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Be currently working or have worked within the past twelve (12) months as a full-time or part-time OPOTA certified Ohio Peace Officer in a jurisdiction in the State of Ohio as defined in Section 109.71 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; check stores, businesses, houses, or other premises for fire, burglary, and other disturbances; investigate and report suspicious or unsafe conditions.

Respond to complaints of criminal occurrences, hazardous conditions, or breaches of the peace; submit reports or investigations of criminal or non-criminal matters; conduct continuing or follow-up investigations on report incidents; conduct general patrol for detection and prevention of criminal acts; meet with citizens of the community to facilitate and assist with resolutions to community problems.>

Observe traffic hazards and conditions and act or recommend with corrections for their abatement; investigate traffic accidents; administer first aid; enforce traffic and parking codes; assist motorists with stalled vehicles; direct traffic; observe and report conditions throughout the City.

Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances; prepare and files necessary court forms and papers; testifies in court; transport prisoners to police station, court, or jail; register and book prisoners; detain and locate treatment for hazardous or self-endangering individuals; locate lost persons.

Attend training and/or instructional meetings; perform other related law enforcement duties as assigned; cooperate with other governmental or law enforcement agencies; may be called on at any time for emergency duties.

Assist in the training of new personnel.

Perform technical or specialized duties as assigned.

Operate and maintain departmental equipment.

Perform administrative duties, such as special record maintenance, procedure or rule development, or preparation of administrative reports; analyze report information to enhance enforcement, investigative or safety efforts.

Perform other duties related to those of the position and/or resulting from the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have completed or be able to complete OPOTA approved police academy training.
Must possess the ability to deal effectively and courteously with others.
Must possess the ability to see and hear to accurately observe situations.
Must possess the ability to analyze and record scenarios analytically and objectively.
Must have the ability to demonstrate sound judgment under stress and to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Must be familiar with use of protective equipment, to include protection from exposure to communicable diseases and gases.
Must possess the ability to understand and interpret laws, ordinances and regulations so as to enforce them with firmness, tact and impartiality.
Must be able to develop skills in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles and other departmental equipment.
Must possess the ability to remain alert and watchful during assigned duty hours.
Must be able to address groups of assorted sizes in diverse settings.
Must be able to pass and maintain the standards of the department’s fitness examination as it relates to the functions of the position.
Must possess the ability to logically order…


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