Police Officer 1
About the role
This posting creates a candidate pool for possible future Police Officer openings at any of the following Ohio State Highway Patrol locations: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223; 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209; 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211; 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215; 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215; 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Selected applicants who are not OPOTA‑certified must complete a 26‑week training class at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety, and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Assists state highway patrol officers in patrolling grounds & buildings on foot & in car (e.g., protects lives of consumers/client's visitors & employees; checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business)
- Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic
- Checks parking permits & issues traffic tickets as necessary
- Assists other police officers in apprehending, arresting & processing criminal violators
- Files affidavits
- Serves warrants & subpoenas
Requirements
- Option 1: Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading and writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.
- Option 2: Possession of a certificate from an approved basic peace officer training program, or completion of 20 years of active duty as a peace officer per Ohio Revised Code Section 109.78(D) for developmental disabilities and mental health facility employees. Probationary period is one year.
- Must be able to successfully perform