Police Officer

Job Description - Police Officer 2 (260004YT)

• Protect lives and secure buildings and property.
• Patrol grounds and buildings on foot and in car.
• Protect the lives of consumers/clients, visitors, and employees.
• Check property for open doors, gates, windows, fires, or other hazards.
• Prevent crimes and enforce laws, rules, and regulations.
• Check identity of persons on grounds and nature of business.
• Monitor traffic conditions and parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic.

• Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program.
• Or completion of 20 years active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.
• Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
• All applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications will be required to pass a physical fitness assessment.
• All applicants must meet the required appearance standards for uniformed employees.

• 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 (e.g., OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: satisfactory completion of mandated Ohio Peace Officer Training Council topics and maintenance of physical requirements such as periodic fitness tests or physicals.

May work weekends and nights; work outdoors 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 and requires reporting during any public safety emergency.

• BCI/FBI fingerprint check and background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required.
• Comparative analysis and/or drug test may be required.
• Mandatory ATF background check.

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst – JPletchero.gov

To request a disability accommodation, email HRRequestADAo.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.