Police Officer - Law Enforcement

Police Officer

Under supervision, a Police Officer patrols a designated area of the city, enforcing State and City laws and maintaining order. The officer answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists and takes actions to prevent crime, apprehend criminals, maintain safety, and assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non‑emergency situations.

• Drive police vehicles, patrol designated area.
• Report unsafe conditions such as street obstructions.
• Issue citations for violations of traffic laws.
• Make arrests, sometimes requiring physical effort.
• Handle contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons.
• Transport prisoners and provide escorts; direct traffic.
• Conduct investigations of accidents and crimes.
• Preserve crime scenes; gather, prepare, and preserve evidence; lift latent fingerprintsდომ.
• Check doors and windows of homes and businesses for security.
• Respond to radio calls.
• Take reports and statements from complainants, place property in the property room, and complete proper paperwork.
• Assist injured persons.
• Answer inquiries.
• Assist stranded motorists.
• Look for and investigate conditions indicating that a crime may be or has been committed.
• Maintain records and prepare reports of incidents and activities; secure warrants.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Interview parents, teachers, and others when juveniles are involved.
• Appear in courts, work with agencies and school officials.
• Take photographs of accident scenes, prisoners, and crime scenes.
• Assist court, review situations, and testify.
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• Operate speed‑measuring equipment, breath‑testing equipment, window‑tint meters, and video equipment.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, give talks and tours.
• Perform other duties requiring similar skills.
• Maintain required licenses and/or certificates.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Excellent personal background.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must pass a physical and physiological examination.
• Have taken the National Testing Network Law Enforcement Exam; if not registered, not eligible.
• For lateral candidates: full‑time police officer with arrest powers, certified in Ohio, no break in service for the last year, and must hold an OPOTA certificate; must also pass a physical, background, interview, medical, and psychological examination.
• Submit exam scores to NTN and select “City of Reynoldsburg Police Department” when sending them.