Lateral- Entry Police Officer

City of Sidney, Ohio; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sidney, Ohio seeks a dedicated Police Officer to join its patrol division, serving the community with integrity and professionalism. This full‑service department emphasizes collaboration across patrol, investigations, records and communications to protect residents.

You will patrol assigned areas, respond to calls, and work with investigative and special units as needed, maintaining equipment and certifications while upholding the city’s high standards of service and public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A current and valid OPOTA Basic Peace Officer Certification or Ohio State Highway Patrol certification.
• Successful pass of the selection process including fitness testing, polygraph, background investigation, medical examination, drug testing, and psychological evaluations.
• Ability to complete basic law enforcement training as assigned by the department.
• A valid Ohio driver's license (by time of appointment).
• Minimum age of 21 on the date of appointment.
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time experience required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service.
• Maintain department equipment and certifications, including firearms qualifications.
• Coordinate with investigative and other sections as directed.
• Uphold professional standards and work with local and state agencies.

Job description

Job Description Summary

It is the vision of the Sidney Police Department to exceed the expectations of our community, to adapt to ever changing challenges and to provide the highest level of service and protection to our citizens. The Sidney Police Department is a full service police department. The department has a patrol section, an investigative section, a community resource section and a communications section. They are supported by a records section and a maintenance staff. The department provides opportunities to its officers for additional duties, such as Traffic Crash Reconstructionist, member of the tactical response team, hostage negotiations team, bike patrol unit, evidence technician, range instructor, and defensive tactics instructor. The command staff consists of the Police Chief, Deputy Chief, Detective Bureau Lieutenant, 3 Patrol Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants, a Public Safety Superintendent and an Office Supervisor.

Nature And Scope

Police officers assigned to patrol report directly to a patrol sergeant. Police officers assigned to specialized positions in the investigative section report to either the detective sergeant or the investigative captain. All Sidney police officers are expected to cooperate with all other city departments and maintain a professional relationship with all local and state jurisdictions.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Operate department vehicles safely.
• Maintain certification to operate equipment, including but not limited to alcohol testing devices, and speed detection devices.
• Operate department equipment as assigned by the department.
• Successfully pass all firearms qualifications.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make good decisions when handling calls.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness required for the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A current and valid OPOTA Basic Peace Officer Certification or Ohio State Highway Patrol certification
• Successfully pass the selection process, which includes physical fitness testing, polygraph exam, background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and psychological profile exams.
• Ability to complete basic law enforcement training as assigned by the department.
• A valid Ohio driver's license (by time of appointment).
• Minimum age of 21 on the date of appointment.
• Minimum of one (1) years full-time experience required.

The information can be sent to the City of Sidney by using any of the following methods:

• Mail to: City of Sidney Lateral-Entry Police Officer Process, Attention Human Resources, 201 W Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365
• Deliver the completed and signed documents in person to the City of Sidney at the same address listed above. (Go to Revenue Collections Office)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Fax [phone]

Additional Information

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