Lateral Patrol Officer

Essential Functions

• Patrols an assigned area during a specific period.
• Affords assistance to other City services.
• Maintains order in crowds and monitors parades, funeral processions or other public gatherings.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Attends professional training sessions as scheduled.
• Maintains custody of prisoners and appears in court as arresting officer or witness in court proceedings.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• 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.
• Good judgment and ability to communicate orally and in written form.
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City, dependability, and striving to maintain good health.
• Maintain state standards with duty and off-duty firearms.

Minimum Required Experience And Training

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, work weekends and holidays.
• Successfully pass all civil service testing requirements.
• Complete polygraph, psychological, and physical examinations.
• Pass an agility/fitness test.
• Submit to a background investigation.
• Be certifiable by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council as an Ohio Peace Officer.
• Complete the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy (waiveable if already certified and have 3-5 years of equivalent full-time experience).
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Ohio.
• Be able to be insured by the City’s insurance carrier if the position requires driving.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain any or all requirements of specific job assignments; i.e. Detective, D.A.R.E. Officer, Canine, Traffic Officer, etc. and operate specialized equipment associated with assignment.
• Be a minimum of 21 years old.

Required Question

01 Do you have a minimum of one (1) year experience in current position as a police officer, deputy sheriff, or state highway patrol trooper?

02 Do you currently hold a State of Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Certificate?