Police Officer: 12-Hour Shifts, Community Impact

City of Grandview Heights; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grandview Heights Police Department is seeking applicants for an eligibility list for Police Officer. The program supports twelve-hour shifts and community partnerships to proactively preserve the peace and protect residents and property.

Lateral transfers are encouraged for experienced officers from Ohio or other states. Qualified applicants must meet Ohio certification requirements, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass Civil Service procedures.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully complete prescribed police officer certification training and one year of work probation
• Participation in and selection through competitive examination process, as set forth in Civil Service Commission procedures
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license at time of appointment
• Knowledge of operation of police equipment, including vehicles, computer equipment, and tools
• Weapons training and license/certifications

Responsibilities

• Operates a police vehicle in an assigned area of the City to maintain law and order
• Responds to calls for emergency
• Responds to citizen complaints
• Interview witnesses
• Appears in court
• Investigates criminal and traffic offenses
• Directs traffic
• Crowd control
• Delivers subpoenas
• Transports prisoners as directed
• Receives and dispatches radio messages
• Attends formal training classes and staff conferences
• Prepares daily reports of police matters encountered on his/her shift
• Prepares special reports as required
• Works irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions

Skills

Criminal investigations

Witness interviewing

Firearms handling

Decision making

Physical agility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OPOTA certification

Valid OH driver’s license

Police officer certification training

Competitive examination process

Job description

The City of Grandview Heights Police Department is seeking applicants for an eligibility list for Police Officer. The program supports twelve-hour shifts and community partnerships to proactively preserve the peace and protect residents and property.

Lateral transfers are encouraged for experienced officers from Ohio or other states. Qualified applicants must meet Ohio certification requirements, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass Civil Service procedures.