Job Information
Incorporated Village of Blanchester Full-Time Police Officer in Blanchester, Ohio
General Position Summary
Position: Full Time. The Patrol Officers Position is a commissioned position within the Blanchester Police Department. Benefits include- available health insurance, retirement, overtime opportunities, vacation, compensatory time, shift differential, and personal time. This an hourly position: Starting pay and raises are based on a previously set pay scale.
The Patrol Officer's responsibilities include enforcing the laws. Ensuring public safety and security of the citizens and property within the Village. Responding to calls of various natures (non-emergency and emergency). Preventing crime by patrolling, regulating traffic, conducting investigations and charging or arresting violators and offenders. Provide a community oriented focus on policing while performing the officer's daily duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
- Possess a valid Drivers License with satisfactory record.
- No criminal history. (felonies & serious misdemeanors)
- Successful completion of the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Certification.
- Must be able to work various shifts such as day shift, split shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays. At times with little or no notice; shift assignments may be changed at management's direction.
- Clear radio/ telephone voice and strong communication skills
- Possess the required education level or its equivalent to preform and comprehend the required knowledge, skill and abilities. Ability to obtain and maintain state certification on National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Ohio Law Enforcement Database System (LEADS), OH- Leg and other law enforcement databases.
- Must be able to pass The Ohio Police & Fire pension (OP&F) physical examination -- including but not limited to eye, hearing and physical mobility to preform duties as a police officer
- Must submit to a physiological examination
- Must be able to pass The State of Ohio and the Department's firearms qualifications
- Must pass initial Field Officer's Training Program and a one-year probationary period
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Responsibilities and Duties
Act in a position of the community trust and service
Serve and protect citizens along with their property
Comply with the Department directives, guidelines, policies and procedures
Patrol Village to deter crime
Enforce traffic regulations and issue citations
Check patrol vehicles and all issued equipment to ensure a safe working condition
Have knowledge of and preform accordingly to current federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances
Responding promptly to calls of various nature. Non-emergency and emergency, providing emergency aid if needed before EMS or Fire Department arrive on scene
Respond to domestic disturbances
Search for missing persons
Ability to stay calm in stressful or high- risk situations
Gathering facts during calls so that you may promptly prepare reports
Investigate crimes, provide scene security, collect evidence, and statements.
Physically detain, apprehend, or arrest subject(s)
Complete necessary steps for investigation on previous calls, as needed
Create a good relationship with the citizens of the community and with fellow employees
Give accurate information to citizens, pedestrians and motorist
Ability to demonstrate conflict resolution
Good decision-making skills
Complete appropriate paperwork, records, logs, forms, and citations
Be alert for violations of law, and wanted persons.
Transport prisoners
Serve subpoenas, citations, arrest and search warrants.
Testifying in court and be able to give