Police Officer, Entry-Level

National Police; Newark, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Newark, OH seeks a dedicated Police Officer to patrol assigned areas, respond to calls, and enforce laws with integrity and fairness. This full-time role offers stable employment with a clear career path.

You will assess risks, document incidents, issue warnings or citations, and coordinate with other agencies while upholding public safety standards. Must meet civil service, age, license, and residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and hold a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Reside within, or adjacent to, Licking County as a condition of employment.
• Must pass Civil Service Commission written and physical agility testing.
• Ability to interpret technical and legal instructions and apply them accurately.

Responsibilities

• Diligently patrol assigned area to deter crime and promote safety.
• Recognize suspicious behaviors and respond appropriately.
• Observe traffic flow, issue warnings or citations to violators.
• Prioritize and respond safely to dispatched calls and requests for assistance.
• Complete special projects and investigations as assigned.
• Perform duties professionally, accurately, and timely.
• Maintain competence and professionalism in all duties.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Collection

Observation

Legal Interpretation

Job description

Salary: $71,407.23 – $88,505.87 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2026

Essential Functions:

1. Diligently and thoroughly patrol assigned area.
2. Recognizing and observing suspicious behaviors of persons which may indicate involvement in criminal offenses.
3. Observing traffic flow for violations and issuing warnings or citations to violators in an effort to reduce auto accidents and traffic congestion.
4. Prioritize and promptly respond in a safe manner to all dispatched calls in the City and requests for assistance from other jurisdictions.
5. Complete all special projects, assignments and investigations as assigned.
6. Perform all duties in a professional, accurate, and timely manner.
7. Maintain an acceptable level of competence, professionalism, and ability to ensure duties are performed as outlined in this job description.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age and have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass Civil Service Commission written and physical agility testing.
• Must reside within, or adjacent to, Licking County as a condition of employment.
Problem Solving: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and legal instructions in mathematical, written, or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.