Police Officer

Omlohio; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Village of West Jefferson is inviting applications for a Full-time Police Officer. You will be responsible for maintaining public peace, protecting lives and property, and enforcing state and federal laws with professionalism and integrity.

Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a High School diploma or GED, and be certified under the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy. Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants must maintain public peace, protect lives and property, and enforce state and local laws.
• Ability to generate detailed reports and appear in court; assist prosecutor in case preparation.
• Safe and effective use of firearms and other weapons; safe operation of a vehicle at high speeds; CPR and first aid.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a High School diploma or GED; certification under the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.
• A minimum of two years in a law enforcement environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public peace and protect lives and property within the community.
• Appear in court and assist the prosecutor with case preparation.
• Generate detailed incident and investigation reports.
• Safely operate police vehicles at high speeds and handle standard police equipment.
• Work varied shifts including weekends and holidays; respond to after-hour emergencies.

Job description

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The Village of West Jefferson is accepting applications for the position of Full-time Police Officer. Applicants will be required to maintain public peace, protect lives and property, prevent crime and arrest violators of the law, as well as enforcing state and federal statutes. All Police Officers are under the direct supervision of a Sergeant or Senior Officer in Charge.

An ability to generate detailed reports is required, as well as the ability to appear in court, and assist the prosecutor in case preparation. Candidates must demonstrate safe and effective use of firearms and other weapons, safe operation of a motor vehicle at high speeds and the use of standard police equipment, as well as the knowledge of CPR and first aid. Successful candidates will display a pattern of self-motivation, initiative and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Qualified candidates need to be at least 21 years of age and have a High School diploma or GED, and must be currently certified under the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy. A minimum of two years of experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred. Candidates must have no criminal background, and a good driving record, with a valid Ohio driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one. Officers must have the ability to work with a diverse population and the general public and be willing to work any shift, weekend, and holidays, and perform on-call and respond to after-hour emergencies. Successful candidates will have the ability to work for prolonged periods of time in a variety of situations, including those that are unpleasant, dangerous or life-threatening.

This position has a pay range of $35.04 per hr.-$43.67 per hr., depending on prior public service. including with a generous benefits package.

The Village of West Jefferson is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive wage and benefit package.