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Company Name : Ottawa Hills Police Department
Company Location : 2e0b8ba67edb2ba5
Job Position : Toledo, OH 43606
Job Category : Jobs in California
Job Description :
The Ottawa Hills Police Department maintains an ongoing elegibilty list for the position of full-time police officer. Police officers must be available to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered:
Valid, state issued driver’s license;
High school diploma or equivalent;
Associate’s degree, or the equivalent number of semester / quarter hours, from an accredited college or university;
Commissioned peace officer according to the rules of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council (at time of appointment);
Please also see the Background Removal Standards (disqualifiers) and Police Officer Job Description document posted below.
The pay range for full-time police officers is $64,050 – $76,150 per year.
APPLICATION & TESTING PROCESS
The Ottawa Hills Police Department offers testing for the position of police officer through National Testing Network, Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select “Law Enforcement” and sign up for the Ottawa Hills Police Department.
Upon completion of the entry level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Ottawa Hills Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the department’s eligibility list. The Ottawa Hills Police Department will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the department selection process.
Applicants with financial hardship may be eligible to have the testing fee waived. Financial hardship inquires should be sent to the department’s email address.
LATERAL ENTRY
Lateral entry applicants (those already employed by another Ohio police department) may bypass the National Testing Network test. Lateral entry candidates should complete the employment application on the Village’s website https://ottawahills.org/page/employment/police
Applications to be completed by June 20, 2022.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Description – Police Officer
Job Summary
Police officers provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting positive community relations. Police officers patrol in an automobile, on bicycle, and on foot, within their designated area.
Police officers also perform investigative work in preparation for arrests and/or criminal prosecution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements reflect essential duties & responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Performs patrol assignments and responds to routine calls for service; assists stranded motorists and investigates abandoned vehicles; reports traffic, roadway, utility and engineering problems; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic; responds to burglar and intrusion alarms; checks buildings for signs of unlawful entry; conducts vehicle lock-outs; performs crowd control; makes emergency notifications.
Enforces motor vehicle laws, including speed limits, traffic laws, OVI laws and parking laws; administers standardized field sobriety tests and breath tests.
Investigates vehicle accidents; sketches and photographs accident scenes; secures and processes evidence; interviews participants and witnesses; performs traffic direction and control; determines fault and contributing factors; completes reports and required paperwork.
Enforces state and local criminal laws and ordinances.
Conducts investigations for misdemeanors and felonies; interviews witnesses; interrogates suspects; collects information on offenders; conducts surveillance.
Searches persons and crime scenes; packages, transports and submits evidence; protects integrity of crime scenes.
Recovers and inventories stolen property.
Prepares probable cause affidavits, subpoenas and mental health commitment papers.
Enforces court orders including writs and restraining orders.
Apprehends and arrests violent and non-violent misdemeanor and felony suspects; advises persons of constitutional rights; conducts field searches of arrested persons; handcuffs, and books prisoners; explains arrest or nature of complaint to offenders; guards prisoners to prevent escape or suicide attempts; transports prisoners.
Completes arrest report narratives, written narratives on incidents and offenses and citation forms; takes field notes and written statements from witnesses. rev. 07-01-2013
Attempts to resolve domestic disturbances; mediates landlord/tenant disputes; investigates abuse and neglect complaints; recommends social service agencies in non-criminal matters.
Explains civil process to citizens.
Discusses cases with prosecutor; testifies and presents physical evidence in court.
Investigates missing juvenile cases.
Confronts groups of agitated or hostile persons; calms volatile situations by negotiation or conversation; uses chemical agents including tear gas and mace.
Responds to animal complaints; deals with vicious animals, locates rehabilitation services for wounded animals and transports stray animals to the animal control facility.
Evaluates the nature of common medical emergencies; administers first aid and CPR; utilizes the automated external defibrillator.
Provides security of incident scenes during emergency medical and fire responses.
Assists in ensuring personal safety and welfare of persons suffering from mental and/or emotional illness or instability; provides access to appropriate care or evaluation.
Evaluates potentially hazardous weather conditions; conducts inspections of areas for hazards caused by flooding/weather damage; ensures safety of motorists in affected areas.
Coordinates evacuation from facilities/areas affected by natural disaster, major accidents or other incidents threatening life and property.
Provides security escorts for movements of funds and other valuables and for at-risk persons.
Assists citizens in crime prevention programs; conducts home and business security surveys.
Speaks to children and community groups on safety and law enforcement topics; provides tours of the Police Department.
Maintains positive public relations, educates the public, and partners with citizens to identify and resolve community issues.
Maintains condition of vehicle, equipment and Department-issued weapons.
Attends and successfully completes all required training sessions.
Maintains proficiency with physical defense techniques to defend self and others.
Maintains proficiency with department issued equipment, including, but not limited to: radar units, computer equipment, department issued firearms, handcuffs, baton, chemical agents, electronic control devices, flashlights, automated external defibrillators and other modern police and medical equipment.
Maintains certifications, licenses, qualifications and specific skills and abilities necessary to perform assigned tasks and duties.
Follows standard operating procedures of the department and has the ability to learn and use new techniques and skills as required to perform the job.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Criminal justice system.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Department’s mission, vision and policing philosophy.
Departmental and Village policies and procedures.
Various police and medical equipment including, but not limited to, radar units, computer equipment, department issued firearms, handcuffs, baton, chemical agents, electronic control devices, flashlights, automated external defibrillators and other modern police and medical equipment.
Arrest tactics, baton tactics and self-defense tactics.
Safe work practices and procedures.
Geography of the Village and surrounding area.
English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar and punctuation.
Procedures for detecting, collecting and preserving evidence and fingerprints.
Crime prevention techniques.
Force required to lawfully make arrests.
Procedure for obtaining a warrant.
Skills in:
First aid procedures.
Communicating, in person, in writing, and on two-way radio.
Active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
Monitoring and assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Village employees, other law enforcement agencies, court personnel, the business community, and the general public.
Restraint and arrest procedures.
Care and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, electronic control devices, and chemical agents.
Ability to:
Work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, extended hours, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Use a variety of police and medical equipment including, but not limited to, radar units, computer equipment, department issued firearms, handcuffs, baton, chemical agents, electronic control devices, flashlights, automated external defibrillators and other modern police and medical equipment.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (cont’d)
Ability to:
Work under stress and use good judgment in a variety of situations.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Handle stressful, hostile, or irrational persons, whether due to physical or mental impairments, drugs and/or alcohol, or other factors.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Resolve a variety of situations characterized by conflict or danger.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Collect, classify, prioritize, analyze and record data.
Utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information.
Coordinate multiple tasks or activities simultaneously.
Exercise discretion in identifying and selecting from alternative courses of action.
Exercise discretion in the use of force and law enforcement powers.
Communicate effectively with persons of various ethnic, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; includes ability to speak and write clearly.
Perform tasks in changing and stressful circumstances; includes ability to maintain control of emotions and actions and to make rapid decisions.
Calm and comfort individuals who are distraught, ill or injured.
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic and geometric principles and formulas.
Operate a computer, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database management, incident reporting, vehicle and criminal records and other software applications as may be necessary to perform essential job functions.
Operate a police vehicle, police bicycle and specialized equipment, including radio and in-car computer; ability to operate vehicle at high speeds during emergency responses or pursuits.
Adjust schedules for court, call-outs, training and other required activities.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Making observations.
Reading and writing.
Operating Assigned equipment.
Communicating with others.
Understanding and interpreting radio traffic.
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Physical Requirements & Work Environment (cont’d)
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
Running, walking, crouching or crawling.
Moving equipment and injured/deceased persons.
Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time; climbing stairs/ladders.
Performing life-saving and rescue procedures.
Operating assigned equipment, including, but not limited to: police vehicles, police bicycles, firearms, handcuffs, batons, electronic control devices, chemical agents, radar units, automated external defibrillators, computers, and other modern police and medical equipment.
Physically pursue and/or subdue resisting prisoners and suspects.
See also Appendix “A” – Village of Ottawa Hills Police Officer Vocational Job
Analysis, rev. 12/16/03.
Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
Confined or high work places.
Dangerous people & animals.
Extremely loud noises.
Hazards of emergency driving.
Hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic.
Adverse weather conditions; natural and man-made disasters.
Stressful situations.
Chemical defense agents.
Minimum Job Requirements
The following are mandatory minimum job requirements for the position of Police Officer:
General Requirements
Possess and maintain qualification with the assigned departmental firearms.
Possession of a valid operator’s license with a driving record acceptable to the Village and the Village’s insurance carrier.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Commissioned Peace Officer according to the rules of the Ohio Peace Officer
Training Council.
Associate’s degree, or the equivalent number of quarter / semester hours, from an accredited college or university.
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Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance provided by the Village
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
$3,000 signing bonus will be awarded to officers who successfully complete their field training and probationary period.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,050.00 – $76,150.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
Toledo, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Military: 1 year (Preferred)
Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Law Enforcement Officers & Agents: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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