Public Safety Patrol Officer: Protect & Respond

City of Monroe, Ohio; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Monroe, Ohio seeks a Patrol Officer to perform general police duties, enforce laws, and protect life and property within the community. The role involves responding to incidents, traffic control, investigations, and public safety activities across assigned shifts.

Applicants must complete the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, possess a valid driver’s license, and meet fitness and background requirements. Medium work physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED).
• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Preserves the peace, protects life and property; enforces laws and ordinances; responds to complaints and incidents; conducts investigations and gathers evidence.
• Patrols the Municipality; checks premises; investigates suspicions and complies with safety procedures.
• Responds to fire and accident scenes; provides assistance and first aid when needed.
• Performs crime prevention, maintains order at public gatherings, and disperses unlawful assemblies.
• Directs traffic, uses radar for speeding violations, and may administer sobriety tests.

Skills

Knowledge of law enforcement

Investigation techniques

Arrest procedures

Evidence handling

Traffic control

Public safety

Office procedures

English spelling/grammar

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate

Tools

Two-way radio

Firearms handling

Restraint devices

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Monroe, Ohio seeks a Patrol Officer to perform general police duties, enforce laws, and protect life and property within the community. The role involves responding to incidents, traffic control, investigations, and public safety activities across assigned shifts.

Applicants must complete the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, possess a valid driver’s license, and meet fitness and background requirements. Medium work physical demands apply.