Police Officer Job Columbus area,Ohio USA,Government

Position: Police Officer 2

Police Officer 2 (260006W4)

Organization

:
Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst – JPletchero.gov

Unposting Date

:
Oct 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

:
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $28.25 per hour

Schedule

:
Full-time

Work Hours:

HOURS MAY VARY/ROTATING
Classified Indicator:
Classified
Union:
Unit 2

Primary Job Skill

:
Law Enforcement
Technical

Skills:

Public Safety
Professional

Skills:

Responsiveness
Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety — Ohio State Highway Patrol Report in Location Could Be Any One Of The Following:

1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
1583 Alum Creek Driver, Columbus, OH 43209
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
Free Parking!

What You’ll Do as a Police Officer 2

Protects lives & secures buildings & property:
Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car;
Protects lives of consumers/clients, visitors & employees;
Checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards;
Prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations;
Checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business;
Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic.

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

++Option 1++

Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program

++Option 2++

or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code; valid driver’s license. Probationary period is one year.

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Note:

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Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits

Job

Skills:

Law Enforcement
Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT

Satisfactory completion of mandated topics with Ohio Peace Officer Training Council. Must maintain physical requirements as established by agency (e.g. periodic fitness tests or physicals).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May work weekends & nights; works outside exposed to inclement weather; subject to call in emergency situations; exposed to unpredictable client behavior; may be exposed to physical attacks.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of…