Lateral Entry Police Officer

Sidneyoh; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their police department. This role offers a chance to serve the community while engaging in professional development and specialty positions. The department emphasizes core values of professionalism, integrity, courage, and compassion, ensuring officers are well-equipped with state-of-the-art tools and comprehensive training. If you have a passion for public service and meet the qualifications, this opportunity could be your next step in a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 21 and 42.
• OPOTA or Ohio State Highway Patrol Basic Training Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of service and protection to citizens.
• Participate in up-to-date training programs.

Skills

Physical fitness assessment

Background investigation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

State-of-the-art equipment

Job description

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The City of Sidney, Ohio is seeking applicants interested in the position of police officer with the Sidney Police Department. The Sidney Police Department consists of 37 sworn officers, 11 dispatchers, and 5 support staff employees. The vision of the Sidney Police Department is to exceed the expectations of their community, adapt to the ever-changing challenges, and provide the highest level of service and protection to their citizens. The department handles approximately 32,000 calls for service a year, focusing on core values of professionalism, integrity, courage, and compassion.

The Sidney Police Department is located in a newer facility and houses the Shelby County Emergency Operations Center. The department offers a wide variety of opportunities for professional development and advancement. Officers may apply for specialty positions within the patrol unit, bike patrol, tactical response team, K9 team, evidence technician, community resource, and investigations. Officers participate in up-to-date training programs and are provided with state-of-the-art equipment.

Lateral Entry Qualifications

Lateral entry applicants who have a minimum of one (1) consecutive year of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer, at the time of application, and (OPOTA) Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy Certified or an Ohio State Highway Patrol Basic Training Certified in Good Standing may apply for a lateral appointment without taking the civil service examination.

To Apply

To apply for this position and view detailed testing and application guidelines, click on the Lateral Entry Police Officer Application Packet above on the right-hand side. Completed applications can be sent to [e-mail], faxed to 937-498-8160, or mailed to City of Sidney, 201 W. Poplar St., Sidney, OH 45365 Attention: Human Resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications of Interested Candidates:

1. Must be between the ages of 21 and 42
2. Minimum one (1) year full-time police experience required.
3. OPOTA or Ohio State Highway Patrol Basic Training Certification in Good Standing
4. Have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
5. Have a valid Driver's License
6. Successfully pass physical fitness assessment
7. Successfully pass a background investigation (including polygraph examination), a medical examination, psychological examination, and drug testing
8. Be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States