Police Officer

City of Westerville; Westerville (OH); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Westerville Police Department seeks a Police Officer in Westerville, OH. The role offers lateral entry for OPOTA-certified candidates, with NTN testing waived and straightforward oral board interviews.

Starting pay is commensurate with experience, with potential to earn up to $122,940 for qualified candidates. Non-sworn candidates can earn more than $119,000 after three years of service, plus strong healthcare benefits, vacation and sick leave accrual, and additional educational

Qualifikationen

• OPOTA certification required or in progress.

Kenntnisse

OPOTA certified

Jobbeschreibung

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Police Officer

Westerville, OH, US

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12 days ago Requisition ID: 1010

Salary Range: $37.63 To $59.11 Hourly

Why Westerville Division of Police?

At WPD, we live by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy . These principles guide us as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Community Support : You will be joining a department deeply respected and backed by a community that ensures we have the tools and resources necessary for success. Our residents stand firmly behind the WPD, actively providing the essential resources our officers need to excel.

Opportunities for Growth : Join a team of officers and professional staff committed to excellence and dedicated to your professional and personal development. Opportunities include promotions, a variety of specialized and ancillary assignments, a robust training budget, and tuition reimbursement.

State-of-the-Art Facilities : Work in a 65,000 sq. ft. headquarters featuring a 10-lane firearms range, use-of-force simulator, and a fully equipped fitness center to support training and wellness.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS :

• Largest suburban agency in the Columbus Metro area: 80 sworn officers, 115 total employees
• Diverse population: Serving 40,000 residents, a daytime population of 90,000, and a business community representing over 300,000 people within a 15-minute radius
• Vibrant community culture: Home to the Westerville Uptown District, rich with historic charm, and community events

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICERS

If you're already certified with OPOTA, we offer expedited steps to join our team:

• No Testing Required: NTN testing is waived for certified candidates, allowing qualified applicants to proceed straight to oral board interviews.
• Competitive Pay: Starting pay commensurate with experience. Earn up to $122,940 for qualified candidates.
• Experience-Based Benefits: Vacation accrual rate and sick leave balance transfer available based on your total years of service.
• Simplified Testing: Take a physical agility test (obstacle course) instead of the OPOTA fitness exam.

NON-SWORN CANDIDATES

For candidates not already OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy)-certified:

• NTN Test: Take and pass the standard test and public safety assessment through NTN.
• Competitive Pay: Earn more than $119,000 after three years of service.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, personal days, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, comp time, longevity pay, strong healthcare benefits and educational assistance.
• WPD Academy: If hired, you will attend Westerville PD's basic training academy at no cost to you and earn a salary of more than $75,000. You will receive exceptional training from the area's best law enforcement instructors.