Police Recruit: Academy Training to Police Officer

Cincinnati Police Department; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Police Department seeks Police Recruits training to become Police Officers. Academy is a minimum of 28 weeks, after which graduates join a patrol unit to protect life and property and enforce laws.

Applicants must meet physical, background, polygraph, and fitness requirements, and must be 21 by appointment. College is preferred but not required, with state certification required for advancement.

Qualifications

• Read, spell, and communicate effectively in writing.
• Evaluate volatile situations and interact with people.
• Follow orders and directives as required.

Responsibilities

• Upon graduation, protect life and property and patrol assigned beats.
• Prevent crime, enforce laws and ordinances, and make arrests if needed.
• Investigate accidents and complaints, secure evidence, and preserve the peace.

Skills

Reading & writing

Situational assessment

Following orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

College preferred

Job description

Cincinnati Police Department seeks Police Recruits training to become Police Officers. Academy is a minimum of 28 weeks, after which graduates join a patrol unit to protect life and property and enforce laws.

Applicants must meet physical, background, polygraph, and fitness requirements, and must be 21 by appointment. College is preferred but not required, with state certification required for advancement.