Police Officer (OPOTC Graduates)

City of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Police Officer. This position involves law enforcement duties, including patrolling, responding to emergencies, and ensuring public safety. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 21 years old. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to make quick judgments in critical situations. Join a team committed to serving and protecting the community while enjoying a rewarding career in public service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and maintain public safety.
• Conduct patrols and respond to emergencies.
• Testify in court and maintain evidence.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Judgment

First Aid Techniques

Interrogation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Police Equipment

Job description

The Toledo Police Department accepts applications for the position of Police Officer (OPOTC Graduates). To be eligible for appointment, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. OPOTC graduate applicants that have completed and received a Letter of Completion OR Certificate of Completion from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) within one (1) year from the date of application.
2. OPOTC graduate applicants that have completed and received a Letter of Completion OR Certificate of Completion from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) within two (2) years from the date of application and completed the Peace Officer Refresher Training course.
3. OPOTC graduate applicants that have completed and received a Letter of Completion or Certificate of Completion from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) within two (2) years from the date of application and have completed the continuing professional training (CPT) required by OPOTA from the preceding year.

Per Civil Service Commission Rule 50.00, Section 50.21 Police Officer (OPOTC Graduates) Appointments:

1. A minority recruitment drive and orientation to the written competitive recruitment examination.
2. A written job-validated competitive recruitment examination developed in accordance with standard psychometric principles.
3. A background investigation and assessment.
4. A structured oral interview, if necessary.
5. A medical examination.
6. A physical ability examination.
7. A psychological examination.
8. Completion of the Police Training Academy.
9. Full-time Peace Officers with arrest powers, certified in any state within the United States, with no break in service for two (2) years at the time of application, may apply for a lateral appointment without taking the civil service examination outlined in Rule 50.00, Section 50.21. Such candidates laid off within two (2) years from the date of application or placed in a part-time or reserve position after having worked in a full-time position for two (2) consecutive years within two (2) years from the date of application, may still apply for a lateral appointment, provided the candidate holds an active peace officer certification. Lateral candidates must meet the criteria outlined in Section 50.21 C, D, E, F, G, and H. Individuals that possess an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification are not required to complete a physical ability examination (Letter F of the selection process). Lateral candidates must be approved by the Toledo Civil Service Commission. Once approved by the Commission, lateral candidates are placed on the eligibility list and eligible for selection by the Police Chief.
10. OPOTC graduate applicants that have completed and received a Letter of Completion OR Certificate of Completion from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) within one (1) year from the date of application OR have completed and received a Letter of Completion OR Certificate of Completion from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) within two (2) years from the date of application and completed the Peace Office Refresher Training course, may apply for appointment without taking the civil service examination outlined in Rule 50.00, Section 50.21. OPOTC graduate applicants that have completed and received a Letter of Completion or Certificate of Completion from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) within two (2) years from the date of application and have completed the continuing professional training (CPT) required by OPOTA from the preceding year. OPOTC graduate candidates must still meet the criteria outlined in Section 50.21 C, D, E, F, G, and H but are not required to complete a physical ability examination (Section 50.21, Paragraph F above). All OPOTC graduate candidates must be approved by the Toledo Civil Service Commission. Once approved by the Commission, OPOTC graduate candidates are placed on the eligibility list and eligible for selection by the Police Chief.

Definition:

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in activities related to law enforcement, crime prevention and investigation and other direct public service activities; performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties:

Enforces and upholds the Constitution of the United States, the State of Ohio and the Charter of the City of Toledo and faithfully, honestly and impartially discharges the duties of office according to law and the Police Division manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies and procedures; performs long periods of routine patrol while remaining prepared to react quickly to emergency situations and while being continually aware in discerning out-of–the-ordinary conditions or circumstances which indicate trouble or a crime-in-progress; drives a vehicle under normal and emergency situations; uses mature judgment in problem-solving in situations such as a family disturbance, a potential suicide, a crime or offense in progress, an accident, a disaster and other similar emergencies; provides temporary service as needs may arise, including direction of traffic and giving medical assistance; uses mature judgment in deciding when to make an arrest or to use necessary force as needed in any particular situation or emergency; performs intelligible and grammatically correct communication and recordkeeping functions including oral and written reports to be used by the department or in court; tolerates stress in situations where subjected to verbal or physical abuse, e.g., while making arrests, reacting to a disturbance, dealing with violent behavior; exhibits personal courage in the face of situations that may cause injury or death; skillfully questions suspected offenders, victims and witnesses of crime and exhibits a professional self-assured presence in taking charge of an emergency situation without unduly alienating participants or bystanders; maintains a balanced perspective in the face of constant exposure to the worst side of human nature; assists persons in difficulty or in need of information and refers them to the proper authorities; performs other general public contact and public relations work in many matters of a non-criminal nature; maintains evidence at the scenes of crime and testifies in court.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws; good knowledge of Police Division manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies and procedures; good knowledge of assigned police equipment; good knowledge of the geographic areas of the City; good knowledge of divisional reporting procedures; good knowledge of interrogation and interviewing techniques; some knowledge of first aid techniques and procedures.

Considerable skill in rapidly evaluating problems and emergency situations to determine proper course of action; considerable skill in observing people, events and situations; working skill in taking charge of emergency situations without unduly alienating participants or bystanders; working skill in the operation of assigned police equipment; working skill in interviewing and interrogation; working skill in verbal and written communications; working skill in tactfully relating to others.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency.

No person shall be eligible to receive original appointment as a Police Officer unless the person has reached the age of twenty-one (21).

No person age forty (40) or older shall be eligible to receive an original appointment (first day of work with the Toledo Police Department) to the position of Police Officer.

No person age forty-four (44) or older who retired from the Armed Services through regular retirement, temporary or permanent disability retirement, or temporary early retirement, shall be eligible to receive an original appointment (first day of work with the Toledo Police Department) to the position of Police Officer.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must qualify for LEADS, NORIS and NCIC certification and must obtain such certification during the Academy.

This position requires employees to work in set shifts, including on weekends, nights and holidays.