Community Safety Patrol Officer

Strongsville Police Department; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Strongsville Police Department is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to patrol the community, respond to calls, and enforce laws. The role requires knowledge of state and local laws, strong report writing, and credible testimony in court.

Candidates must pass background checks, polygraph, medical and drug screenings, and have a valid driver’s license. The officer will conduct investigations, collect evidence, and engage with the community to prevent crime.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will thoroughly know state and local laws and the accepted practices of delivering police service.
• You must be able to write comprehensive and detailed reports, effectively communicate orally, and render credible testimony in court.
• Must pass the background investigation, polygraph, and medical and drug screenings; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the community to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Documents allegations of a crime; protects persons and property; and advises on preventative practices.
• Performs preliminary and continued investigations (traffic and criminal).
• Searches for and collects physical evidence; interviews witnesses and victims.
• Enforces traffic laws; monitors traffic and issues citations or warnings.
• Enforces criminal laws by arrest or non-arrest dispositions.
• Testifies in court.
• Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigates crimes by obtaining witness statements, collecting evidence, and processing crime scenes.
• Writes reports on incidents, investigations, and crashes.
• Prepare criminal charges; serves warrants; handles prisoners.
• Promotes police-community relations through interaction at events.

Skills

Patrol duties

Report writing

Court testimony

Firearms training

Defensive tactics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Active military service (4 years)

Job description

Strongsville Police Department is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to patrol the community, respond to calls, and enforce laws. The role requires knowledge of state and local laws, strong report writing, and credible testimony in court.

Candidates must pass background checks, polygraph, medical and drug screenings, and have a valid driver’s license. The officer will conduct investigations, collect evidence, and engage with the community to prevent crime.