What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auxiliary Police Officer position at City of Whitehall?
You must already be OPOTA police certified to be hired for an Auxiliary police position
The Auxiliary Police Officer, at the Chief's discretion, may be assigned to independent duties such as special patrol functions, special duty, prisoner transport, subpoena/summons delivery, and manpower back-up. The Auxiliary Police Officer will also function for such duties as special Christmas Patrol, special Halloween Patrol, special enforcement actions, special guard duty, certain parades, certain City-Park functions, and other occasional duties required by the City. The Auxiliary Police Officer may be appointed to a certain rank within the Auxiliary structure in order to better facilitate the Auxiliary Police Force mission. The position is non-classified under Civil Service, is appointed by the Director of Public Safety, is assigned under the control of the Chief of Police, and reports directly to an appointed Auxiliary Liaison Officer.•Sometimes drives a police vehicle, rides a bicycle or walks, patrolling a designated area
•Regularly reports unsafe conditions such as obstructions in the streets
•Sometimes patrols a designated area to enforce State Laws and City Ordinances
•Answers calls for service as required
•Investigates complaints as required
•Takes action as necessary to prevent crime and/or to apprehend criminals
•Regularly maintains public safety
•Regularly assists citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations
•Regularly issues citations for violations of traffic laws
•Regularly makes arrests, sometimes requiring the use of force and physical exertion
•Sometimes transports prisoners
•Usually assists in investigating vehicle accidents, determining causes and other pertinent facts
•Conducts investigations of crimes, preserves crime scenes, gathers and preserves evidence as requested
•Regularly checks doors and windows of homes and businesses for security
•Testifies in court as subpoenaed to do so
•Assists injured persons, notifies families of injuries as needed
•Sometimes assists in procuring blood, urine and other bodily fluids as evidence
•Assists stranded motorists as encountered
•Regularly investigates conditions which may indicate a crime is about to be, or has been committed
•Maintains records and prepares reports as requested
•Regularly works with juveniles and school authorities
•Consistently maintains good public relations
•Directs, enforces and regulates traffic as assigned
•Regularly responds to radio messages or telephone instructions
•Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect citizens and to maintain order as directed
•Prepares for the prosecution of criminal offenses involving individuals who have been arrested as requested
•Sometimes procures medical treatment or social services for individuals and may be required to transport individuals to these facilities
•Assists in investigating delinquency, mental illness cases and cases involving missing persons as requested
•Carries out court orders, delivers subpoenas, and executes warrants as assigned
•Regularly slates, searches, questions and escorts prisoners
•Prepares written reports of gathered facts as needed
•Regularly consults with and reports to the assigned Supervisor on all pertinent issues concerning duties and the business of the Division of Police
•Continually assists in the maintenance of cooperative relations among Division of Police personnel
•Continually assists in the maintenance of cooperative and efficient relations between the Auxiliary Police Force and the various Bureaus and entities comprising the Division of Police
•Continually assists in the maintenance of cooperative relations between the Division of Police and outside persons and entities
•Regularly assumes the responsibility and authority as Officer-in-Charge when so designated, or when rank or seniority causes this to happen; in other words, the senior-most Officer is usually in-charge at the scene and, thereby, has the responsibility and the authority as such
•At the discretion of the Chief of Police, Auxiliaries may also be assigned regular, individual, 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, Regular Police liaison, committee assignment, board assignment, and background investigation. Auxiliaries 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 duties as required, ordered, assigned or discovered•Must possess and maintain a valid, current State of Ohio certification for the position of Police Officer
•Must possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development certificate
•Must retrain annually as required by the State of Ohio to maintain certification as a Police Officer
•Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment
•Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit
•Must be a United States citizen
•Must 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 evaluation
•Must successfully and satisfactorily complete an on-the-job training/coaching program
•Must be able to wear latex gloves
•Required to work unexpected and/or un-scheduled hours for such needs as covering manpower deficiencies and special assignments
•Must be able to tolerate such workplace abnormalities as violence, physical injuries, physical illness, human waste, human stench, and mental illness and its associated irregularities
•Must maintain awareness of the possibility of unknowingly becoming exposed to communicable diseases and illnesses
•Must meet or satisfy all stipulations noted in the Whitehall Division of Police Hiring Standards
•May be required to have or acquire functioning computer literacy required for day-to-day operations
•May be required to attend conferences, seminars, schools, and courses to remain up-to-date on policing issues, technologies, methods, policies and procedures•Must have and maintain excellent organizational skills
•Must have and maintain legible handwriting skills
•Must have good decision-making skills
•Must possess and maintain good interpersonal and human relation skills
•Must possess and maintain the ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions
•Must possess and maintain the ability to exercise sound reasoning and good judgment
•Must possess and maintain the ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and to take appropriate action
•Must possess and maintain the ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and activities
•Must possess and maintain the ability to work independently
•Must possess and maintain the ability to cooperate with coworkers on group efforts
•Must possess and maintain the ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with the public
•Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive events and issues
•Must possess and maintain good physical fitness
•Must possess and maintain the ability and willingness to work in inclement weather
•Must possess and maintain the ability to observe and remember names, faces and details of incidents
•Must acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws
•Must acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of law enforcement methods, principles, practices, and procedures
•Must acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of safety practices and procedures
•Must acquire, develop and maintain a basic working knowledge of municipal government structure and process
•Must acquire, develop and maintain skill and proficiency in the use of firearms and other weapons
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to interpret and apply principles, concepts, methods, laws, ordinances, and techniques to field operations
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to recognize, analyze and define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate corrective actions
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to use proper research and investigative methods, techniques, and practices in gathering data
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to gather, collate, and classify information
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to prepare clear, concise, complete and accurate reports, and complete and maintain accurate records
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to copy records precisely without error
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to handle routine and sensitive inquiries from, and in contact with, the public
•Must 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 manner
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to resolve complaints from angry citizens in an effective, tactful and courteous manner
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and peers
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to demonstrate and utilize physical strength and dexterity in the use of hands and feet
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the knowledge of local geography and streets
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the knowledge of radio codes and communications
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to take control of a situation
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to detect violations and apply the law
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to accurately and completely investigate, report facts and conclude objectively
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to carry-out assigned duties fairly, reasonably, and without prejudice or malice
The Auxiliary Police Officer, at the Chief's discretion, may be assigned to independent duties such as special patrol functions, special duty, prisoner transport, subpoena/summons delivery, and manpower back-up. The Auxiliary Police Officer will also function for such duties as special Christmas Patrol, special Halloween Patrol, special enforcement actions, special guard duty, certain parades, certain City-Park functions, and other occasional duties required by the City. The Auxiliary Police Officer may be appointed to a certain rank within the Auxiliary structure in order to better facilitate the Auxiliary Police Force mission. The position is non-classified under Civil Service, is appointed by the Director of Public Safety, is assigned under the control of the Chief of Police, and reports directly to an appointed Auxiliary Liaison Officer.•Sometimes drives a police vehicle, rides a bicycle or walks, patrolling a designated area
•Regularly reports unsafe conditions such as obstructions in the streets
•Sometimes patrols a designated area to enforce State Laws and City Ordinances
•Answers calls for service as required
•Investigates complaints as required
•Takes action as necessary to prevent crime and/or to apprehend criminals
•Regularly maintains public safety
•Regularly assists citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations
•Regularly issues citations for violations of traffic laws
•Regularly makes arrests, sometimes requiring the use of force and physical exertion
•Sometimes transports prisoners
•Usually assists in investigating vehicle accidents, determining causes and other pertinent facts
•Conducts investigations of crimes, preserves crime scenes, gathers and preserves evidence as requested
•Regularly checks doors and windows of homes and businesses for security
•Testifies in court as subpoenaed to do so
•Assists injured persons, notifies families of injuries as needed
•Sometimes assists in procuring blood, urine and other bodily fluids as evidence
•Assists stranded motorists as encountered
•Regularly investigates conditions which may indicate a crime is about to be, or has been committed
•Maintains records and prepares reports as requested
•Regularly works with juveniles and school authorities
•Consistently maintains good public relations
•Directs, enforces and regulates traffic as assigned
•Regularly responds to radio messages or telephone instructions
•Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect citizens and to maintain order as directed
•Prepares for the prosecution of criminal offenses involving individuals who have been arrested as requested
•Sometimes procures medical treatment or social services for individuals and may be required to transport individuals to these facilities
•Assists in investigating delinquency, mental illness cases and cases involving missing persons as requested
•Carries out court orders, delivers subpoenas, and executes warrants as assigned
•Regularly slates, searches, questions and escorts prisoners
•Prepares written reports of gathered facts as needed
•Regularly consults with and reports to the assigned Supervisor on all pertinent issues concerning duties and the business of the Division of Police
•Continually assists in the maintenance of cooperative relations among Division of Police personnel
•Continually assists in the maintenance of cooperative and efficient relations between the Auxiliary Police Force and the various Bureaus and entities comprising the Division of Police
•Continually assists in the maintenance of cooperative relations between the Division of Police and outside persons and entities
•Regularly assumes the responsibility and authority as Officer-in-Charge when so designated, or when rank or seniority causes this to happen; in other words, the senior-most Officer is usually in-charge at the scene and, thereby, has the responsibility and the authority as such
•At the discretion of the Chief of Police, Auxiliaries may also be assigned regular, individual, 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, Regular Police liaison, committee assignment, board assignment, and background investigation. Auxiliaries 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 duties as required, ordered, assigned or discovered•Must possess and maintain a valid, current State of Ohio certification for the position of Police Officer
•Must possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development certificate
•Must retrain annually as required by the State of Ohio to maintain certification as a Police Officer
•Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment
•Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit
•Must be a United States citizen
•Must 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 evaluation
•Must successfully and satisfactorily complete an on-the-job training/coaching program
•Must be able to wear latex gloves
•Required to work unexpected and/or un-scheduled hours for such needs as covering manpower deficiencies and special assignments
•Must be able to tolerate such workplace abnormalities as violence, physical injuries, physical illness, human waste, human stench, and mental illness and its associated irregularities
•Must maintain awareness of the possibility of unknowingly becoming exposed to communicable diseases and illnesses
•Must meet or satisfy all stipulations noted in the Whitehall Division of Police Hiring Standards
•May be required to have or acquire functioning computer literacy required for day-to-day operations
•May be required to attend conferences, seminars, schools, and courses to remain up-to-date on policing issues, technologies, methods, policies and procedures•Must have and maintain excellent organizational skills
•Must have and maintain legible handwriting skills
•Must have good decision-making skills
•Must possess and maintain good interpersonal and human relation skills
•Must possess and maintain the ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions
•Must possess and maintain the ability to exercise sound reasoning and good judgment
•Must possess and maintain the ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and to take appropriate action
•Must possess and maintain the ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and activities
•Must possess and maintain the ability to work independently
•Must possess and maintain the ability to cooperate with coworkers on group efforts
•Must possess and maintain the ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with the public
•Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive events and issues
•Must possess and maintain good physical fitness
•Must possess and maintain the ability and willingness to work in inclement weather
•Must possess and maintain the ability to observe and remember names, faces and details of incidents
•Must acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws
•Must acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of law enforcement methods, principles, practices, and procedures
•Must acquire, develop and maintain considerable knowledge of safety practices and procedures
•Must acquire, develop and maintain a basic working knowledge of municipal government structure and process
•Must acquire, develop and maintain skill and proficiency in the use of firearms and other weapons
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to interpret and apply principles, concepts, methods, laws, ordinances, and techniques to field operations
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to recognize, analyze and define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate corrective actions
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to use proper research and investigative methods, techniques, and practices in gathering data
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to gather, collate, and classify information
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to prepare clear, concise, complete and accurate reports, and complete and maintain accurate records
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to copy records precisely without error
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to handle routine and sensitive inquiries from, and in contact with, the public
•Must 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 manner
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to resolve complaints from angry citizens in an effective, tactful and courteous manner
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and peers
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to demonstrate and utilize physical strength and dexterity in the use of hands and feet
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the knowledge of local geography and streets
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the knowledge of radio codes and communications
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to take control of a situation
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to detect violations and apply the law
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to accurately and completely investigate, report facts and conclude objectively
•Must acquire, develop and maintain the ability to carry-out assigned duties fairly, reasonably, and without prejudice or malice
