Police Officer; LATERAL

Position: Police Officer (LATERAL)
Location: Grandview Heights

The Grandview Heights Division of Police is accepting applications for an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. Eligibility Lists, upon approval of the Grandview Heights Civil Service Commission, are valid for a period of one (1) year.

The Grandview Heights Division of Police services the City of Grandview Heights and the Village of Marble Cliff and approximately 8,900 residents. Situated just west of downtown Columbus and THE Ohio State University, our growing community is home to multiple hotels, restaurants, mixed-use development, twenty parks, and is within walking distance to multiple professional sports stadiums and arenas. Authorized staffing is twenty-four (24) sworn law enforcement officers and nine (9) civilian staff and support members, including positions in Police Administration, Patrol, Investigations, Communications, Canine Handler, Bicycle Patrol, and Task Force Officer(s).

The Division recently transitioned to twelve-hour (12) shifts, guaranteeing members every other weekend off.

We are interested in dedicated candidates willing to work in a team environment and those who will create partnerships with the community to proactively preserve the peace, protect life and property, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all. All members must adhere to our Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Courage, Integrity, and Accountability.

Lateral transfers with at least two years of continuous experience, without a break in service as a full-time police officer in Ohio, are highly encouraged to apply. Lateral applicants from other U.S. states are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Out-of-state applicants may require additional training. Lateral applicants are eligible for an advanced step starting salary and vacation benefits commensurate with the applicant’s continuous years of service with the agency by which they were employed immediately prior to being hired.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a police vehicle in an assigned area of the City to maintain law and order

• Responds to calls for emergency

• Responds to citizen complaints

• Interview witnesses

• Appears in court

• Investigates criminal and traffic offenses

• Directs traffic

• Crowd control

• Delivers subpoenas

• Transports prisoners as directed

• Receives and dispatches radio messages

• Attends formal training classes and staff conferences

• Prepares daily reports of police matters encountered on his/her shift

• Prepares special reports as required

• Works irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Maintains licenses and certifications as required

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions

EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Motor vehicle

• Police cruiser

• Bicycle

• Specialized law enforcement equipment

• Standard office equipment, such as computer, telephone, fax machine, duplicating equipment, two-way radio

• Police vehicle computer

• Service weapon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The essential functions of this position require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting

• Ability to give chase by vehicle or on foot

• Ability to restrain or subdue individuals, or to engage in other routine peace-keeping functions

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time

• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

• Occasionally climb and balance

• Regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights in addition to weight of uniform, bulletproof vest, holster, service weapon, and other standard-issue equipment

• Occasionally lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights

• Requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers

• Ability to work in a range of weather conditions

• Ability to speak and hear to exchange information

• Ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations

• Ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment, including firearms

• Ability to hear…