Police Officer, City of Reynoldsburg, OH, Reynoldsburg, OH
City of Reynoldsburg, OH -
Reynoldsburg, OH,
US
Police Officer
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
Salary: $32.94 - $51.89 Hourly
Location : Police Dept - 7240 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00011
Department: Police
Division: Law Enforcement - Officers
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 5/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FOP
Description
THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK (N.T.N) LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM AND HAS SUBMITTED SCORES TO REYNOLDSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Haven't taken the exam? Visit www.nationaltestingnet work.com to take the Law Enforcement exam. Make sure to select City of Reynoldsburg Police Department when submitting your scores.
If you have already taken the exam within the past 12 months, you do not need to retake the exam. You may request through N.T.N to have your scores sent to us.
TO APPLY: First, review Reynoldsburg Department qualification listed below. If you meet all requirements, please proceed to the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Civil Service Commission.
Examples of Duties
The Police Officer is the line officer within the Reynoldsburg Division of Police and is usually assigned to the Patrol Bureau or the Detective Bureau. At the Chief's discretion, police officers may be assigned to work as a patrol officer, detective, narcotic/vice officer, officer in charge, K9 officer, School Resource Officer, or any other position as needed. The position is classified under Civil Service and reports directly to the assigned Sergeant.
Typical Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Candidates who have passed their written exam are eligible to earn an additional credit percentage to their final scores. Extra credit may be obtained for areas listed below. You may only receive credit for one selection listed. You may not combine credit for more than one item. Candidates are awarded credit for the highest eligible selection.
Military 2-5% credit, OPOTA Certification 4% or bachelor's degree 3%
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health saving accounts, educational assistance, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
Have you taken the Law Enforcement Exam with National Testing Network (N.T.N.)? IF NOT, PLEASE TAKE EXAM BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
02
Are you at least 21 years old?
03
Are you a U.S. citizen or have declared your intentions of becoming a citizen and possess a valid permanent resident card?
04
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
05
Do you have a valid Ohio driver's license?
06
Can you pass an extensive background check?
07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree (3%) From an accredited college or university? (if yes, attach a copy of your diploma or transcript)
08
OPOTA Certification - (4% )Do you have a current certification with the Ohio Peace officers Training Council?
09
Military Credit 2% - Are you a member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training?
10
Military Credit 5% - Have you been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserves, or a member of the reserve component of the armed forces who has completed more than 180 days of active duty?
11
Have you used marijuana in the last 2 years of application? THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC REMOVAL
12
With the exception of marijuana, have you used any illegal drugs in the last 5 years of application? THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC REMOVAL
13
Have you been convicted of an OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) or reduced charge, or a Reckless Operation within the last 5 years? IF SO, CONTACT CIVIL SERVICE WITH EXPLANATION.
14
As an adult have you admitted to, been arrested, incarcerated or convicted of a misdemeanor (including traffic offenses such as OVI, etc.)?
Required Question
Location : Police Dept - 7240 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00011
Department: Police
Division: Law Enforcement - Officers
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 5/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FOP
Description
THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK (N.T.N) LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM AND HAS SUBMITTED SCORES TO REYNOLDSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Haven't taken the exam? Visit www.nationaltestingnet work.com to take the Law Enforcement exam. Make sure to select City of Reynoldsburg Police Department when submitting your scores.
If you have already taken the exam within the past 12 months, you do not need to retake the exam. You may request through N.T.N to have your scores sent to us.
TO APPLY: First, review Reynoldsburg Department qualification listed below. If you meet all requirements, please proceed to the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Civil Service Commission.
Examples of Duties
The Police Officer is the line officer within the Reynoldsburg Division of Police and is usually assigned to the Patrol Bureau or the Detective Bureau. At the Chief's discretion, police officers may be assigned to work as a patrol officer, detective, narcotic/vice officer, officer in charge, K9 officer, School Resource Officer, or any other position as needed. The position is classified under Civil Service and reports directly to the assigned Sergeant.
- Drives police vehicles, patrols designated areas
- Reports unsafe conditions such as street obstruction
- Issues citations for violations of traffic laws
- Makes arrests, sometimes requiring the use of physical effort
- Transports prisoners and provides escorts; directs traffic
- Conducts investigations of accidents and crimes
- Preserves crime scenes; gathers, prepares and preserves evidence; lifts latent fingerprints
- Checks doors and windows of homes and businesses for security
- Responds to radio calls
- Takes reports/statements from complainants' places property in property room, completes proper paperwork
- Assists injured persons
- Answers inquiries
- Assists stranded motorists
- Looks for and investigates conditions or situations which may indicate a crime is about to be or has been committed
- Maintains records and prepares reports of incidents and activities; secures warrants
- Serves warrants and subpoenas
- Where juveniles are involved, interviews parents, teachers, and others
- Appears in courts, works with agencies and school officials
- Takes photographs of accident scenes, prisoners, crime scenes
- Assists court, reviews situations, testifies
- Watches for and locates missing persons, stole vehicles and goods; operates speed measuring equipment, breath testing equipment, window tint meters, video equipment
- Attends meetings, training sessions; gives talks and tours
- Performs other duties requiring similar skills
- Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license accompanied by a good driving record
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have declared your intentions of becoming a citizen and possess a valid permanent resident card
- All candidates must also have an excellent background and pass a background check
Supplemental Information
Candidates who have passed their written exam are eligible to earn an additional credit percentage to their final scores. Extra credit may be obtained for areas listed below. You may only receive credit for one selection listed. You may not combine credit for more than one item. Candidates are awarded credit for the highest eligible selection.
Military 2-5% credit, OPOTA Certification 4% or bachelor's degree 3%
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health saving accounts, educational assistance, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
Have you taken the Law Enforcement Exam with National Testing Network (N.T.N.)? IF NOT, PLEASE TAKE EXAM BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you at least 21 years old?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a U.S. citizen or have declared your intentions of becoming a citizen and possess a valid permanent resident card?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a valid Ohio driver's license?
- Yes
- No
06
Can you pass an extensive background check?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree (3%) From an accredited college or university? (if yes, attach a copy of your diploma or transcript)
- Yes
- No
08
OPOTA Certification - (4% )Do you have a current certification with the Ohio Peace officers Training Council?
- Yes
- No
09
Military Credit 2% - Are you a member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training?
- Yes
- No
10
Military Credit 5% - Have you been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserves, or a member of the reserve component of the armed forces who has completed more than 180 days of active duty?
- Yes
- No
11
Have you used marijuana in the last 2 years of application? THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC REMOVAL
- Yes
- No
12
With the exception of marijuana, have you used any illegal drugs in the last 5 years of application? THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC REMOVAL
- Yes
- No
13
Have you been convicted of an OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) or reduced charge, or a Reckless Operation within the last 5 years? IF SO, CONTACT CIVIL SERVICE WITH EXPLANATION.
- Yes
- No
14
As an adult have you admitted to, been arrested, incarcerated or convicted of a misdemeanor (including traffic offenses such as OVI, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question