Part-Time City Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve

Oberlin Police Department; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Oberlin Police Department in Oberlin, Ohio, seeks a Part-Time Patrol Officer to patrol the City, enforce laws, arrest when necessary, respond to emergencies and provide aid.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, teamwork and responsible service; duties include supervising subordinates, maintaining equipment, keeping records, investigating incidents, and attending related trainings to maintain certifications for on-going public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be U.S. citizen or eligible to become a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass physical examination, drug screen, background investigation and psychological examination.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and meet Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program, Physical Fitness Standards prior to appointment.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly.
• Must be able to respond to an emergency without panic.
• Must complete the required basic police training for certification within one year of hire date.
• Must have good driving skills and be able to obtain Ohio driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, assign and supervise subordinates.
• Patrol the City of Oberlin. Enforce all laws and make arrests as needed.
• Answer emergency calls and provide assistance and aid as needed.
• Maintain all equipment used in the performance of law enforcement.
• Maintain records and give accounts of observed criminal activity during the performance of one's duty.
• Inspect all properties of the City for security, including residential vacation homes.
• Perform additional duties as required including accident investigation, fingerprinting civilians and criminals, dispatching, and breathalyzer, serving subpoenas and warrants, corrections.
• Attend various police related schools and seminars, i.e., auto theft, radar, breathalyzer, arson, first aid, CPR, corrections, crime prevention, felony stops, accident investigations, and drug identification. Maintain all current certifications.
• Conducts investigations of incidents occurring on the shift.
• Identifies law enforcement problems, resolves conflicts, and provides other police services to the public as necessary.
• Perform a variety of unplanned physical tasks which include the restraining of violent individuals or animals, running as fast as possible while chasing, climbing fences and responding to EMS and rescue emergencies.
• Must handle gun belts, street barricades, EMS equipment such as oxygen, drug boxes, patients and stretchers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Oberlin Police Department in Oberlin, Ohio, seeks a Part-Time Patrol Officer to patrol the City, enforce laws, arrest when necessary, respond to emergencies and provide aid.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, teamwork and responsible service; duties include supervising subordinates, maintaining equipment, keeping records, investigating incidents, and attending related trainings to maintain certifications for on-going public safety.