Police Officer

Performs duties as a uniformed law enforcement officer responsible to enforce federal/state/local laws and Metro Parks Rules & Regulations within and adjacent to Metro Parks property and facilities. Patrols park areas to prevent and detect criminal offenses, and to conduct public safety related duties. Directs and controls traffic. Assists park visitors, and provides information about parks and activities. Serves as a secure courier for funds.

• Enforces federal, state, and local laws & ordinances and Metro Parks Rules & Regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Provides for the safety and welfare of the citizens and park visitors throughout all Metro Parks areas and facilities by the patrolling of Metro Parks owned and managed properties, facilities, and the adjacent lands by foot, bicycle, motor vehicle, and/or ATV.
• Properly maintains and employs law enforcement equipment.
• Responds to calls for service from citizens, park visitors, and employees of Metro Parks and, pursuant to policy and/or statute, surrounding jurisdictions.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, and non-criminal incidents. Takes appropriate actions to isolate crime scenes and accident locations to preserve evidence, protect park visitors, employees and Metro Parks property.
• Prepares and submits various reports and documentation as required. Regularly uses criminal justice networks and databases. Prepares duty logs and other documents as required.
• Conducts preliminary investigation of crimes committed within and adjacent to Metro Parks properties and facilities. Assists with, or conducts, follow-up investigations as assigned.
• Performs physical security checks of gates and facilities. Arms and disarms alarm systems as necessary.
• Conducts safety inspections of trails and evaluates structures, grounds, and play equipment for safety concerns. Reports and documents violations and/or excessive visitor or employee risk. Files safety inspection reports in a timely manner and reports safety concerns.
• Serves as secure courier to facilitate the movement of interoffice documents and funds. Transports bank deposits as necessary.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and property assigned to the Division of Police.
• Performs minor maintenance of Metro Parks property and equipment.
• Makes recommendations to command officers regarding changes or improvements in procedures and operations.
• Operates numerous types of vehicles and equipment including manual and power tools. Uses all required personal protective equipment.
• Successfully completes the Metro Parks Division of Police Field Training and Evaluation Program within the timeframe established by policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides positive interaction, creates connections and values teamwork with staff at all levels.
• Understands the importance of community collaboration and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Strives to seek opportunities and has a willingness to bring ideas forward.
• Ability to consistently provide positive and unique experiences for guests.
• Understands and provides good customer service and is welcoming to all members of the public and staff.
• Understands financial responsibility and has a commitment to being personally accountable for how work is performed.
• Ability to work unsupervised, to organize and coordinate, to prioritize and self-initiate, and to manage tasks.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately deal with confidential information.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Forward thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

• In-depth interpersonal skills: demonstrated emotional intelligence; proven track record of establishing and maintaining critical relationships; demonstrated trust and integrity.
• Obtain and maintain competent knowledge of Metro Parks law enforcement policies and Park Rules and Regulations within 30 days of initial appointment.
• Must not be prohibited by any law or regulation from possessing a firearm and have the ability to legally carry and periodically qualify pursuant to State and Division standards with assigned and/or authorized firearms continuously while employed by Metro Parks as a Police Officer.
• Ability to prepare cases and present evidence to the court in a professional manner.

• A High school diploma or GED required, minimum of 21 years of age at the time of employment, competent knowledge of Ohio Revised Code and state/federal regulations applicable to park law enforcement.
• A current and valid peace officer certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council.
• Ability to obtain and maintain LEADS/NCIC/OHLEG certifications within 30 days of employment. Required to maintain peace officer and LEADS/NCIC/OHLEG certifications continuously while employed as a law enforcement officer.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record allowing insurability by the park…