Community-Driven Police Officer: Patrol, Respond, Protect

Jimmy Jazz; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mason Police Department is hiring Police Officers to provide full-service policing for the Mason community in Ohio. The role emphasizes trust, competency, and community partnership, with responsibilities ranging from patrol duties to careful testimony in court and disciplined use of force.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, 21+, with a high school diploma, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and complete both state-mandated training and the Mason Field Training Program.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at NTN testing.
• Possess or obtain a valid Ohio driver’s license by time of appointment.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Non-Certified officers must complete state mandated training (20 weeks).
• All officers must complete a City of Mason Police Field Training Program (3–4 months).
• Officers must qualify several times a year with on- and off-duty weapons and training in use of force.

Responsibilities

• patrols the city in a police cruiser for long periods, often seated for extended times.
• engage in emergency driving including high speed response and pursuit with lights and siren.
• pursue suspects on foot requiring running, jumping, and climbing.
• arrest violators of the law and physically subdue and transport them.
• carry a handgun and fire accurately as needed.
• render first aid including CPR at accident scenes.
• read and study training materials and reports.
• write reports and maintain logs.
• observe events and relate them accurately in court.
• use radio to communicate and coordinate with officers; maintain composure under stress.
• work rotating shifts.

Skills

Firearms qualification

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Discipline/obedience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Mason Police Department is hiring Police Officers to provide full-service policing for the Mason community in Ohio. The role emphasizes trust, competency, and community partnership, with responsibilities ranging from patrol duties to careful testimony in court and disciplined use of force.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, 21+, with a high school diploma, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and complete both state-mandated training and the Mason Field Training Program.