Police Officer

City of Gahanna; West Virginia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gahanna’s Police Division seeks diverse, motivated applicants for the position of Police Officer. The role includes patrol duties, rapid response to incidents, and enforcing laws to maintain public safety in the city of Gahanna, Ohio.

Under supervision, officers will process arrests, coordinate with detectives, and contribute to community safety by observing problem areas and ensuring safe travel for residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age at appointment and not over 40 at appointment.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Residence must be within 60 minutes of duty station for recall.
• Visual acuity: 20/30 in each eye with or without correction.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly visible, professional police presence while conducting patrols in a defined geographic area.
• Answer calls when crime is suspected or emergencies occur and take appropriate action to prevent crime or apprehend offenders.
• Initiate reports, affect arrests, process prisoners, and conduct investigations in cooperation with detectives.

Job description

The Gahanna Division of Police is seeking diverse, motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Police Officer.

Come join one of central Ohio's leaders in policing. Be a part of a diverse workforce that provides for the safe travel for motorists, pursues excellence in service delivery, and works to reduce the rate and fear of crime all while keeping the City of Gahanna a safe place to live, work and raise a family.

The position of Police Officer is under the general supervision of the Field Services Lieutenant and under the direct supervision of a Sergeant. The individual assuming this position will be responsible for providing a highly visible, professional police presence while conducting patrol activities in a specified geographical area. Answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists; takes such actions as necessary to prevent crime and/or to apprehend a criminal; to maintain safety and to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations. Takes proper enforcement action as necessary and required to maintain the order, safety and general welfare of the city of Gahanna utilizing the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code and Gahanna Codified Ordinances. Initiates reports, affects arrests, processes prisoners, conducts investigations in cooperation with detectives, shares intelligence information, and coordinates police resources; observes and identifies potential problem areas within the community.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 21 years of age at time of original appointment not to exceed 40 years of age at time of original appointment (Gahanna Code 139.04)
• Must be a United States citizen
• The location of an officer's residence must be such that if an officer is contacted and called back to duty in an emergency, the officer can report to the station, ready for duty, within sixty minutes of being contacted. New officers must meet this requirement within six months of appointment.
• Visual acuity – both eyes must have corrected vision of 20/30

Licenses and Certificates:

• Current and valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driver's abstract in order to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.
• Ohio Police Officer Training Academy certificate or the ability to attend and successfully complete a residential police academy as required for appointment.

Why Gahanna?

Named one of the 'Best Hometowns' by Ohio Magazine, Gahanna offers 750+ acres of parkland, vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities for business growth and more! Only eight miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events.

The City of Gahanna and the Gahanna Division of Police are Equal Opportunity Employers.