Detective-Protective Services

Qualifications

• High School degree or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer training and certification (Must be a certified Ohio Police Officer by 2014).
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Police Officer.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required to effectively interact with others, prepare comprehensive reports, provide effective testimony and interview individuals to obtain facts.
• High degree of analytical ability to investigate incidents, interpret and translate information for use as evidence of prosecution and other criminal justice and administrative processes.
• Thorough knowledge of, but not limited to, laws of arrest, search and seizure, and use of deadly force.
• Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by MetroHealth System insurance carrier’s requirements to operate MHPD vehicles.
• Complete OPOTA Master Investigator certification within 36 months.
• No prior conviction of a felony, or serious misdemeanor.
• Age 21 or older and a U.S. citizen.
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field (Preferred).
• IAHSS Basic, Advanced and Supervisory certification (Preferred).
• Two years of experience in a Detective role highly preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience within the MetroHealth Police Department (MHPD).

Physical Requirements

• A psychological evaluation from a MetroHealth System designated Psychologist which demonstrates satisfactory psychological fitness commensurate with the desired attributes of Leadership and of an armed officer.
• Will be required to sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk frequently throughout the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods frequently.
• Finger & other physical dexterity to operate equipment as required for the job.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.