Police Officer

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designed area in the city on foot, by motorcycle, or in a patrol car, to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce traffic regulations.
• Answers calls and complaints.
• Administers first aid.
• Operates radar/laser equipment on speed checks.
• Serves warrants.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at the scene of crime and serious accidents, conducts searches of persons, crime scenes in order to gather evidence, locates and interviews witnesses; makes arrest and interrogates prisoners.
• Directs traffic at intersections and at accidents.
• Processes the scene of crime or accident (takes photographs, performs gunshot residue tests).
• Makes investigations of complaints and crimes involving juveniles; makes referrals to court or social agencies, interviews and counsels juveniles, parents and other interested parties; checks areas or establishments frequented by juveniles for harmful conditions or influences.
• Transports prisoners, mental patients and juveniles; takes custody of prisoners, maintains order, provides for their needs and supervises their activity; appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crimes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED certificate.
• Experience and/or training in dealing with public.
• At least (21) years of age in good physical condition at the time of appointment.
• A valid Ohio driver's license.
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification.
• Experience must be in the following activities: Enforcing state and local criminal laws and ordinances; Enforcing state and local traffic laws and ordinances. Making physical arrest; investigating traffic accidents; Operating an emergency vehicle; Responding to calls for service involving conflict management/mediation.

Qualifications

• Resident of Mahoning County or an Ohio County adjacent to Mahoning County at time of hire.
• Background investigation, polygraph test, psychological test, drug testing, credit report, and employment history calculators may be used.
• Written examination on Saturday July 18, 2026 at Choffin Career and Technical Center, 200 E. Wood Street, Youngstown, Ohio.
• Bonus points for certain qualifications: 10% for graduate with a B.S./B.A., 15% for proof of City Residency, 15% for Reserve Component Status, and 20% for Military Veterans.

Benefits

The City of Youngstown offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• A comprehensive health plan including Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Vacation, paid holidays and sick leave.
• All safety forces are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.