Lateral Patrol Officer

OverviewThe City of Forest Park Police Department formally announces multiple patrol officer vacancies that will be filled through a newly improved lateral entry that will be posted on a continuous basis until all vacancies are filled. Efficient process – Application submission to first interview in less than two weeks for qualified applicants.Forest Park Police Officers are responsible for maintaining law and order, investigating crimes, protecting life and property, and enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Forest Park and the State of Ohio. It is a rewarding career in a progressive Police Department. The department is anticipating hiring up to six police officers through this process.ResponsibilitiesThe Police Officer reports directly to a first-line supervisor and is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. Patrols an assigned area during a specific period, assists other City services, maintains order in crowds, and monitors parades, funeral processions, or other public gatherings. The officer maintains records and prepares reports, attends professional training sessions as scheduled, maintains custody of prisoners, and appears in court as an arresting officer or witness in court proceedings.Police Officers are assigned to a wide variety of specialized roles within the Police Department, including but not limited to the following:Traffic OfficerMotorcycle OfficerSWAT OfficerFirearms InstructorField Training OfficerExplorer AdvisorDetectiveD.A.R.E. OfficerCommunity Policing OfficerCrime Prevention OfficerBicycle OfficerCanine OfficerForensic TechnicianNarcotics OfficerOther positions as assignedThis position requires a thorough knowledge of policing and/or the ability to interpret and apply the Ohio Revised Code, the Forest Park Municipal Code, and the policies, procedures, and directives of the Forest Park Police Department. The officer must exercise good judgment and be able to communicate orally and in written form. Knowledge of the geography of the City, dependence, and commitment to good health are also required. The officer must maintain state standards with duty and off‑duty firearms.Qualifications and RequirementsSkills and abilities that enable the Police Officer to handle the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities are required. The position requires the officer to work effectively with all employees of the Department, City, and the public.Graduation from high school or GED is required. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays. Applicants must successfully pass all civil service testing requirements. Candidates must complete a polygraph, psychological, and physical examination, pass an agility/fitness test, and submit to a background investigation.Must be certifiable by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council as an Ohio Peace Officer. All officers will complete their certification at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Attendance of the Academy may be waived if the candidate is already certified and has proven a minimum of three to five years of equivalent full‑time experience in a comparable community. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Ohio. Must be able to be insured by the City's insurance carrier if the position requires driving. Must possess or have the ability to obtain any or all requirements of specific job assignments (e.g., Detective, D.A.R.E. Officer, Canine, Traffic Officer, etc.) and operate specialized equipment associated with the assignment. Must be a minimum of 21 years old.All Police Officer ranks, positions, or assignments are required to meet the minimum requirements as established with the job description of Police Officer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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