Patrol & Investigations Officer (Lateral Entry)

Springfield Police Department; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfield Police Department in Springfield, OH is seeking a lateral-entry police officer. This full-time role protects life and property, enforces laws, and may involve patrol, traffic, or crime investigation on an assigned shift.

Candidates must be an Ohio full-time officer with one year of service, hold OPOTA certification, have a valid unrestricted Ohio driver's license, and pass a comprehensive battery of checks and tests including a medical exam, polygraph, and psychological

Qualifications

• Current full-time Police Officer in Ohio with one year of service.
• Must possess OPOTA peace officer certification.
• Must hold a valid unrestricted Ohio Driver's License.
• Pass extensive background check.
• Pass polygraph and psychological testing.
• Completion of in-house training if lateral entry.
• Residency within 6 months of appointment within 6 miles of 130 N. Fountain Ave.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and enforce laws.
• Duties include patrol, traffic, or crime investigation on assigned shift (40 hours/wk).
• Overtime as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Lateral-entry officer

Enforcement & patrol

Education

OPOTA Peace Officer Certification

Job description

The Springfield Police Department in Springfield, OH is seeking a lateral-entry police officer. This full-time role protects life and property, enforces laws, and may involve patrol, traffic, or crime investigation on an assigned shift.

Candidates must be an Ohio full-time officer with one year of service, hold OPOTA certification, have a valid unrestricted Ohio driver's license, and pass a comprehensive battery of checks and tests including a medical exam, polygraph, and psychological