Salary : $35.80 - $52.55 Hourly
Location : Whitehall, OH
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00136
Department : Division of Police
Opening Date : 05 / 20 / 2024
Nature of Work
The Police Patrolman is the line Officer within the Division of Police who is usually assigned to the Patrol Bureau or the Detective Bureau but, at the Chief's discretion, may also be assigned to such capacities as Systems Administrator, Vice Officer or OIC, as needed. The position is classified under Civil Service and reports directly to the assigned Sergeant.
Essential Functions
- Usually drives a police vehicle, rides a bicycle or walks, patrolling a designated area
- Regularly reports unsafe conditions such as obstructions in the streets
- Usually patrols a designated area to enforce State Laws and City Ordinances
- Answers calls for service as dispatched
- Investigates complaints as assigned
- Takes action as necessary to prevent crime and / or to apprehend criminals
- Continually maintains public safety
- Consistently assists citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations
- Regularly issues citations for violations of traffic laws
- Makes arrests as warranted, sometimes requiring the use of force and physical exertion
- Regularly transports prisoners
- Regularly investigates vehicle accidents, attempting to determine causes and other pertinent facts
- Regularly conducts investigations of crimes, preserves crime scenes, gathers and preserves evidence
Regularly investigates conditions which may indicate a crime is about to be , or has been, committed
Testifies in court as subpoenaed to do soAssists injured persons, notifies families of injuries as neededSometimes processes blood, urine and other bodily fluids as evidenceAssists stranded motorists as dispatched or encounteredMaintains daily records and prepares reportsRegularly works with juveniles and school authoritiesConsistently maintains good public relationsDirects, enforces and regulates traffic as neededResponds daily to radio or computer messages or telephone instructionsIntervenes in private or public disputes to protect citizens and to maintain order as neededRegularly prepares for the prosecution of criminal offenses involving individuals who have been arrestedSometimes procures medical treatment or social services for individuals and may be required to transport individuals to these facilitiesRegularly investigates delinquency, mental illness cases and cases involving missing personsCarries out court orders, delivers subpoenas, and executes warrants as requiredRegularly slates, searches, questions and escorts prisonersPrepares written reports of gathered facts when dispatched or as initiatedConsults with and reports to the assigned Sergeant on daily issues concerning duties and the business of the Division of PoliceConsistently assists in the maintenance of cooperative relations among Division of Police personnelConsistently assists in the maintenance of cooperative and efficient relations between the various Bureaus and entities comprising the Division of PoliceConsistently assists in the maintenance of cooperative relations between the Division of Police and outside persons and entitiesRegularly assumes the responsibility and authority as Officer-in-Charge when so designated, or when seniority causes this to happen on-scene; in other words, the senior-most responding Officer is in-charge at the scene and, thereby has the responsibility and the authority as such, unless and until relieved of such by a more-senior OfficerAt the discretion of the Chief of Police, Patrolmen may also be assigned regular, individual, ancillary duties to perform in an effort to efficiently and effectively accomplish the mission of the Division of Police. These duties may include such tasks as instructing, training, representing the Division, attending meetings, record-keeping and reports, Auxiliary Police liaison, negotiations, Datamaster management, local court bailiff, committee assignment, board assignment, and background investigation. Patrolmen may also be appointed by the Chief of Police to sub-entities such as the Tactical Unit, Honor Guard or Bicycle Patrol.Performs numerous other daily duties as required, ordered, assigned or discoveredMinimum Requirements
Must be a United States citizenMust possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development certificateValid US driver's licenseRead and meet Whitehall Police Hiring StandardsMust be a minimum of 21 years of age and not yet 35 years of age at the time of appointment. If candidate is over 35 years of age, his or her years of service with Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, Ohio Public Employment Retirement System - Law Enforcement, and / or Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System will be deducted from his or her current age. If the total of these two numbers is less than 35 the candidate will be eligible for employment as a Police Officer with the City of Whitehall. The maximum credit of years of eligible service given to any candidate will be 20 years.Other
Must have and maintain excellent organizational skillsMust have and maintain legible handwriting skillsMust have proven decision-making skillsMust possess and maintain good interpersonal and human relation skillsMust possess and maintain the ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructionsMust possess and maintain the ability to exercise sound reasoning and good judgmentMust possess and maintain the ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and to take appropriate actionMust possess and maintain the ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and activitiesMust possess and maintain basic math skillsMust possess and maintain the ability to work independentlyMust possess and maintain the ability to cooperate with coworkers on group effortsMust possess and maintain the ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with the publicMust possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive events and issuesMust possess and maintain good physical fitnessMust possess and maintain the ability and willingness to work in inclement weatherMust possess and maintain the ability to observe and remember names, faces and details of incidentsMust acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local lawsMust acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of law enforcement methods, principles, practices, and proceduresMust acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of safety practices and proceduresMust acquire, develop and maintain a basic working knowledge of municipal government structure and processMust acquire, develop and maintain skill and proficiency in the use of issued firearms and other weapons in which they have received trainingMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to interpret and apply principles, concepts, methods, laws, ordinances, and techniques to field operationsMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to recognize, analyze and define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate corrective actionsMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to use proper research and investigative methods, techniques, and practices in gathering dataMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to gather, collate, and classify informationMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to prepare clear, concise, complete and accurate reports, and complete and maintain accurate recordsMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to transcribe records precisely without errorMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to handle routine and sensitive inquiries from, and in contact with, the publicMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to communicate with the public, peers, superiors, and other city officials and employees in an effective, tactful and courteous mannerMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to resolve complaints from angry citizens in an effective, tactful and courteous mannerMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and peersMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to demonstrate and utilize physical strength and dexterity in the use of hands and feetMust acquire, develop and maintain the knowledge of local geography and streetsMust acquire, develop and maintain the knowledge of radio codes and communicationsMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to take control of a situationMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to detect violations and apply the lawMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to accurately and completely investigate, report facts and conclude objectivelyMust acquire, develop and maintain the ability to carry out assigned duties fairly, reasonably, and without prejudice or maliceMust successfully and satisfactorily complete all phases of the candidate selection process prior to probationary appointment, including application, written examination, record check, background investigation, polygraph / PSE, oral interview, medical examination and psychological evaluationMust successfully and satisfactorily complete an on-the-job training / coaching programMust successfully and satisfactorily complete a one year probationary period which begins with the date of appointment, or the date of completion of the on-the-job training / coaching programMust be able to wear latex glovesRequired to work unexpected and / or scheduled overtime for such needs as covering manpower deficienciesMust be able to tolerate such workplace abnormalities as violence, physical injuries, physical illness, human waste, human stench, and mental illness and its associated irregularitiesMust maintain awareness of the possibility of unknowingly becoming exposed to communicable diseases and illnessesMust, prior to probationary appointment, meet or satisfy all stipulations noted in the Whitehall Division of Police Hiring StandardsMust have or acquire functioning computer literacy required for day-to-day operationsMust retrain annually as required by the State of Ohio to maintain certification as a Police OfficerMust attend conferences, seminars, schools, and courses to remain up-to-date on policing issues, technologies, methods, policies and proceduresThe City of Whitehall offers comprehensive benefit packages including vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement benefits. In addition, the City offers college tutition reimbursement, an annual service credit, supplemental life insurance and deferred compensation programs.
Subject to change with collective bargaining agreement and / or administrative code changesDo you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
Are you at least 21 years of age and not yet 35 years of age at the time of appointment?
Do you possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license?
Required Question
Salary : $36 - $53
