What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Reynoldsburg?
General Description:
Under supervision, a Police Officer patrols a designated area of the city, enforcing State and City laws and maintaining order. A police Officer answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists and takes such actions as are necessary to prevent crime, to apprehend criminals, to maintain safety, and to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations.
**IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN THE NTN LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. ** THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM AND HAVE SUBMITTED SCORES TO REYNOLDSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT.
To Apply: First, review our department qualification that are listed below. If you meet all requirements, please proceed to the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Civil Service Commission.
Haven't taken the exam? Visit www.nationaltestingnet work.com to take the Law Enforcement exam. Make sure to select City of Reynoldsburg Police Department when submitting your scores.
If you have already taken the exam within the past 12 months, you do not need to retake the exam. You may request through N.T.N to have your scores sent to us.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The Police Officer is the line officer within the Reynoldsburg Division of Police and is usually assigned to the Patrol Bureau or the Detective Bureau. At the Chief's discretion, police officers may be assigned to work as a patrol officer, detective, narcotic/vice officer, officer in charge, K9 officer, School Resource Officer, or any other position as needed. The position is classified under Civil Service and reports directly to the assigned Sergeant.
- Drives police vehicles, patrols designated areas
- Reports unsafe conditions such as street obstruction
- Issues citations for violations of traffic laws
- Makes arrests, sometimes requiring the use of physical effort
- Transports prisoners and provides escorts; directs traffic
- Conducts investigations of accidents and crimes
- Preserves crime scenes; gathers, prepares and preserves evidence; lifts latent fingerprints
- Checks doors and windows of homes and businesses for security
- Responds to radio calls
- Takes reports/statements from complainants' places property in property room, completes proper paperwork
- Assists injured persons
- Answers inquiries
- Assists stranded motorists
- Looks for and investigates conditions or situations which may indicate a crime is about to be or has been committed
- Maintains records and prepares reports of incidents and activities; secures warrants
- Serves warrants and subpoenas
- Where juveniles are involved, interviews parents, teachers, and others
- Appears in courts, works with agencies and school officials
- Takes photographs of accident scenes, prisoners, crime scenes
- Assists court, reviews situations, testifies
- Watches for and locates missing persons, stole vehicles and goods; operates speed measuring equipment, breath testing equipment, window tint meters, video equipment
- Attends meetings, training sessions; gives talks and tours
- Performs other duties requiring similar skills
- Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
- Performs other related duties as assigned
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: (For purposes of O.R.C. 4167)
Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons.
CLASS TITLES OF POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.
- Excellent personal background.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Must be able to pass physical and physiological examination.
Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Licensure or Certification Requirements
- Ohio Peace Officer Certification or the ability to acquire certification.
Desirable Traits
Ability to understand and convey commands and directions. Ability to deal tactfully, yet firmly with people. Good physical condition. Ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of state and local laws and court decisions, and apply such laws and decisions to given situations in a fair and judicious manner and determine appropriate response (warning, citation, arrest, etc.) Ability to give credible testimony in a court of law.
Candidates who have passed their written exam are eligible to earn an additional credit percentage to their final scores. Extra credit may be obtained for areas listed below. You may only receive credit for one selection listed. You may not combine credit for more than one item. Candidates are awarded credit for the highest eligible selection.
Military Credit - LES 2% or DD214 5%, OPOTA Certification 4% or Bachelor's Degree 3%
Salary : $71,430 - $112,525
