What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Entry Police Officer position at City of Sidney?
Job Details
2025-05
Employment Opportunities
Open
$72,488 - $85,344 Annually
January 22, 2025 1:00 PM
Open Until Filled
The City of Sidney, Ohio is seeking applicants interested in the position of police officer with the Sidney Police Department. The Sidney Police Department consists of 37 sworn officers, 11 dispatchers and 5 support staff employees. The vision of the Sidney Police Department is to exceed the expectations of their community, to adapt to the ever changing challenges and to provide the highest level of service and protection to their citizens. The department handles approximately 32,000 calls for service a year, focusing on core values of professionalism, integrity, courage and compassion.
The Sidney Police Department is located in a newer facility and houses the Shelby County Emergency Operations Center. The Sidney Police Department offers a wide variety of opportunities for professional development and advancement. Officers may apply for specialty positions within the patrol unit, bike patrol, tactical response team, K9 team, evidence technician, community resource and investigations. Officers participate in up-to-date training programs and are provided with state of the art equipment.
Lateral Entry Qualifications
Lateral entry applicants who have a minimum of one (1) consecutive year of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer, at the time of application, and (OPOTA) Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy Certified or an Ohio State Highway Patrol Basic Training Certified in Good Standing may apply for a lateral appointment without taking the civil service examination.
To apply for this position and view detailed testing and application guidelines click on the Lateral Entry Police Officer Application Packet above on the right hand side. Completed applications can be sent to DMorrison@SidneyOH.com or faxed to 937-498-8160 or mailed to City of Sidney 201 W. Poplar St. Sidney OH 45365 Attention: Human Resources.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications of Interested Candidates: • Must be between the ages of 21 and 42 • Minimum one (1) year full-time police experience required. • OPOTA or Ohio State Highway Patrol Basic Training Certification in Good Standing • Have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent • Have a valid Driver's License • Successfully pass physical fitness assessment • Successfully pass a background investigation (including polygraph examination) a medical examination, psychological examination and drug testing • Be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States
Salary : $72,488 - $85,344