Police Administration - Police Officer Lateral Transfer

SALARY: Depending on experience, salary range is $29.69/Hour to $36.87/Hour

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department (CMHAPD) is accepting applications from experienced candidates for lateral transfer as a full-time police officer. Eligible candidates will have successfully completed at least two years of continuous service as a full-time police officer, currently employed as a sworn police officer and be certified through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC). Starting salary will depend on the candidate's years of continuous, full-time service.

The CMHAPD is a nationally-accredited law enforcement agency that provides high-quality law enforcement service focused on community policing. The Department’s core values are Tenacity, Respect, Understanding, Service and Training (TRUST). CMHA supports a very active health & wellness program that promotes a life/work balance. If you meet the qualifications for the position and desire to work in a fast-paced environment, you are encouraged to visit  and submit an application for the position.

A Police Officer performs a variety of general and specific police functions in assigned area in order to preserve and protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, and prevent and detect crime on CMHA premises. These tasks require an understanding of department operations, and state, local and federal statues, and involve an element of personal risk. The Police Officer must be dedicated to the Authority’s mission and vision and will uphold the shared values of commitment, respect, accountability, excellence and safety to internal and external stakeholders.

• Patrols a designated area, either in a motorized vehicle or on foot, in order to prevent crime or disturbance of the peace and apprehend violators. Conducts surveillance. Makes police presence visible in order to deter crime. Familiarizes self with patrol area and notes hazards, suspicious persons, and circumstances therein to report to superior officer. Maintains ongoing radio contact as directed.
• Responds to reported violations of regulator laws and ordinances including, but not limited to, drug violations, felonies, civil disturbances, domestic disturbances, and misdemeanors.
• Enforces vehicle and limited traffic laws; writes notices; and serves court writs.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of crimes, accidents, and civil disturbances; gather evidence and protects the crime scene until relieved by the appropriate superior officer or investigatory unit. May administer first aid, locate, question, and detain witnesses; pursues, apprehends, arrests, interrogates, and transport suspects and offenders as necessitated by circumstance; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Observes, inspects, and reports the condition of CMHA property, noting any hazardous conditions; inspects and maintains department equipment.
• Writes crime reports and other required reports; completes forms describing circumstances of crimes, accidents, investigations, complaints, and other police activities.
• May perform functions of specialized police operations including, but not limited to, specific street activities, narcotics enforcement, scientific duties, and clerical tasks in support of street personnel.
• Progression within the police position is in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. A police officer may also serve as a field-training officer.
• First officer on a crime scene coordinates the duties of other officers until the arrival of a superior; senior officers may serve as lead workers, coordinating and assigning tasks in the absence of superior officers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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