POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL) (121st CLASS)

City of Cincinnati; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cincinnati is seeking candidates to begin within the Police Academy, training to become a Police Officer, and then transfer to a patrol unit to protect life and property and enforce laws. The process includes academy instruction, eligibility for certification, and departmental evaluations.

Applicants must meet physical fitness requirements, pass background checks including a polygraph, and be willing to work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and pass a physical ability test.
• Background investigation including a polygraph.
• Behavior assessment evaluation.
• No felony convictions; emotional stability for high-stress role.
• Must successfully complete Cincinnati Police Academy training and state certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary investigations as first responder and interview affected persons.
• Enforce laws and issue citations; preserve and request medical assistance as needed.
• Determine appropriate use of force with regard to arrests and self-defense.
• Serve warrants and make arrests; testify in court.
• Maintain records of investigations and incidents; prepare reports.

Skills

Interrogation techniques

Reporting procedures

Geographic knowledge

Use of force procedures

Public outreach

Education

OPOTC Peace Officer Certification

Valid driver license (OH/IN/KY)

Job description

***THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ONLY***

Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant or higher rank, this employee is assigned to the Police Academy for training to become a Police Officer. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy curriculum, they will be classified as a Police Officer and assigned to a patrol unit for the purpose of protecting life and property, crime prevention, enforcing laws and ordinances, arresting violators, making forcible arrests if necessary, investigating accidents and complaints, securing evidence and preserving the peace within as assigned beat (geographical unit). Performs related duties as required.

Additional Statement Regarding the 121st (Lateral) Class:

Members of the 121st (Lateral) Class, upon graduation, will be placed at the salary step of a Police Officer, commensurate with their full-time years of prior law enforcement service, at a salary step no higher than 5, of the Police Officer classification.

The Police Chief has the final authority on which step a member will be in.

Members of the 121st (Lateral) Class, upon graduation, will accrue vacation time commensurate with their full-time years of prior law enforcement service, at a 1:1 ratio, with no maximum accrual rate applied. The Police Chief has the final authority on a transferring member’s accrual rate.

Full-time years of law enforcement service will be counted towards years of service for purposes of longevity pay. The years shall transfer at a 1:1 ratio. The Police Chief has the final authority on this matter.

Members of the 121st Class will receive a prorated holiday allotment based on the quarter in which the date of graduation falls.

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which must be possessed.)

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances.
• Police Division Procedures Manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures.
• The proper care and use of police equipment.
• Geographic areas of the city.
• Reporting procedures for the Police Division.
• Interrogation and interview techniques.
• Procedures regarding the use of force.

Ohio Applicants

Applicants from Ohio must possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) peace officer certification and must be currently employed full time by a law enforcement agency in a peace officer capacity with a minimum of two (2) years of experience.

Out of State Applicants

Applicants from out-of-state must possess a current Peace Officer certificate in their state of employment and be currently employed full time by a law enforcement agency in a peace officer capacity with a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Applicants must complete the Ohio Peace Training Academy reciprocal process and obtain a valid OPOTC peace officer certification to receive a conditional job offer from the Chief of Police.

Full time will be defined as continuous employment with a minimum of 32 hours worked weekly. Two (2) years will be defined as having two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment and are currently employed full-time by a law enforcement agency.

Applicants' employing law enforcement agency must have jurisdictional authority to make arrests (felony and misdemeanor), as well as patrol City, County and State roadways.

*The following are not considered to be equivalent to a law enforcement agency: health care facilities, mental health care facilities, and correctional facilities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which might be performed.)

• Must be in excellent physical condition and successfully complete a physical ability test.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination.
• Must satisfactorily complete a behavior assessment evaluation.
• Applicants must be free from alcohol and drug dependency and possess emotional stability due to the sensitive and stressful nature of this position.
• Applicants must be free from felony convictions.
• Must successfully complete the Cincinnati Police Academy training program.
• Must successfully pass state certification as a police officer.
• Must have a valid Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky driver license, or eligible to obtain one at the time of appointment.
• Complete Personal History Questionnaire
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibility/Experience

• Conducts preliminary investigations as the first responder on the scene including interviewing affected persons, crime scene
• Enforces laws and ordinances and issues citations. preservation and requesting medical assistance.
• Makes decisions concerning appropriate use of force with regard to making arrests or defending oneself; uses firearm, baton, chemical irritant and/or other means of force appropriately.
• Serves warrants and makes arrests.
• Testifies in court.
• Maintains records of investigations, criminal activities, conditions that warrant treatment or attention, and makes reports.
• Creates a favorable public image of the Police Division through courteous treatment, neat appearance in all public contacts.
• Attends community meetings; gives talks and demonstrations on police related topics of community interest.
• Refers persons to the proper social agencies.
• Controls traffic and spectators at the scene of an emergency or other events.
• Investigates public complaints.
• Maintains vehicle and other assigned equipment. Inspects buildings and commercial establishments to keep secure.
• Performs vehicle or foot patrol.