Job Information
VILLAGE OF OTTAWA HILLS Police Officer in Ottawa Hills, Ohio
The Ottawa Hills Police Department is currently hiring as well maintaining an ongoing eligibility list for the position of full-time police officer. Police officers must be available to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered: ? Valid, state issued driver's license; ? High school diploma or equivalent; ? Associate's degree, or the equivalent number of semester / quarter hours, from an accredited college or university; ? Commissioned peace officer according to the rules of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council (at time of appointment); ? Please also see the Background Removal Standards (disqualifiers) and Police Officer Job Description listed on our website https://ottawahills.org/employment
The pay range for full-time police officers is $72,050 - $85,654 per year.
APPLICATION & TESTING PROCESS
The Ottawa Hills Police Department offers testing for the position of police officer through National Testing Network, Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select "Law Enforcement" and sign up for the Ottawa Hills Police Department.
Upon completion of the entry level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Ottawa Hills Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the department's eligibility list. The Ottawa Hills Police Department will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the department selection process.
Applicants with financial hardship may be eligible to have the testing fee waived. Financial hardship inquires should be sent to the department's email address. Please email your application along with your resume to police@ottawahills.org. The employment application can be found on the Village's website https://ottawahills.org/employment
LATERAL ENTRY
Lateral entry applicants (those already employed by another Ohio police department) may bypass the National Testing Network test. Lateral entry candidates should complete the employment application on the Village's website https://ottawahills.org/employment
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Description -- Police Officer
Job Summary
Police officers provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting positive community relations. Police officers patrol in an automobile, on bicycle, and on foot, within their designated area.
Police officers also perform investigative work in preparation for arrests and/or criminal prosecution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements reflect essential duties & responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
? Performs patrol assignments and responds to routine calls for service; assists stranded motorists and investigates abandoned vehicles; reports traffic, roadway, utility and engineering problems; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic; responds to burglar and intrusion alarms; checks buildings for signs of unlawful entry; conducts vehicle lock-outs; performs crowd control; makes emergency notifications.
? Enforces motor vehicle laws, including speed limits, traffic laws, OVI laws and parking laws; administers standardized field sobriety tests and breath tests.
? Investigates vehicle accidents; sketches and photographs accident scenes; secures and processes evidence; interviews participants and witnes