Police Officer- Certified Lateral
Police Officer- Certified Lateral
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POLICE OFFICERUnder general supervision is responsible for serving and protecting the community by performing crime prevention criminal investigations and law enforcement activities; performs related duties as required.
With Police Officer certification you may bypass the Police Officer Civil Service Exam.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule VIII(A)1 An open eligible list shall be prepared for all other applicants who: 1. attained a final passing grade or 2. in the case of the Police Officer classification the applicant possesses Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training certification or comparable state peace officer certification; and in either case submit any required supplementary materials identified for the exam. The names of eligibles on preferred or open eligible list shall be arranged in the order of final ranking based on test grades earned except for certified peace officer applicants whose name will be placed in the highest band on the current Police Officer eligible list as a result of their certification.
TRAINING REQUIRED AFTER A FINAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT:
Those who MAY be selected to attend our inside Ohio lateral academy 12 weeks:
Current Ohio police officers with five or more years of service in a jurisdiction other than the City of Columbus.
Those who must attend the full academy 31 weeks:
Certified applicants with no police officer experience.
Certified police officers from jurisdictions outside of Ohio.
Police officers with fewer than five years of service as a police officer.Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.
Prepares for duty by properly wearing a uniform ensuring all worn equipment is operational (i.e. bodyworn camera firearm etc. and inspecting the vehicle and its equipment to ensure readiness for duty;
Interacts with members of the community to promote public safety and crime prevention; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crimes; responds to questions concerns and complaints to resolve situations and to provide law enforcement services;
Responds to calls for police service by assessing the information attained through dispatch training and experience to determine the type of situation and response needed; drives at appropriate speeds to safely arrive on scene;
Appears at scenes of crimes disputes and vehicle accidents; visually and audibly evaluates victims suspects and scene layout to make an initial determination of safety and threat level; evaluates the needs of victims and bystanders;
Investigates reports of crimes and complaints by collecting accounts of the incident and physical evidence to ensure the integrity of and to corroborate statements; identifies collects and protects evidence used in the commission of crimes or traffic offenses;
Intervenes in disputes by actively listening to involved parties maintaining visual contact with disputants and asking relevant questions to determine the most appropriate strategy to protect the public and mediate disputes;
Conducts patdown searches vehicle searches and premises searches following proper procedures to ensure officer safety public safety and collection of evidence;
Pursues suspects on foot or via bicycle motorcycle or motor vehicle to effect an arrest;
Apprehends and/or charges persons responsible for criminal or traffic violations; confirms and executes existing warrants through the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS);
Determines appropriate violations of law by referring to the Ohio Revised Code or City Code to reflect accurate charges in citations incident reports accident reports and arrest reports; issues initial court dates;
Appears in court as a testifying officer serves subpoenas and assists in the enforcement of court orders;
Facilitates medical or mental health treatment and social services for individuals and arranges the transportation of individuals to these facilities;
Explains policies directives the Ohio Revised Code Columbus City Code or court activities to individuals to foster understanding of what is under an officers jurisdiction;
Prepares official forms and reports and submits to superiors for appropriate actions;
Responds to disasters as a first responder; manages evacuations controls traffic in disaster areas and uses protective equipment where hazardous materials may be present;
Continuously learns reviews and stays uptodate on current division policies trainings and procedures; maintains first aid firearms and other required certifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of deescalation and conflict resolution strategies and techniques; ability to act with integrity in words and actions; ability to show respect empathy and compassion; ability to communicate verbally and actively listen including in high duress situations; ability to learn and understand policies rules instructions laws regulations first aid and police related literature; ability to take proper law enforcement actions; ability to write clear and accurate reports; ability to understand and follow oral directions; ability to explain and defend reasoning conclusions and actions; ability to operate and provide ordinary care of motor vehicles and firearms; ability to meet current standards established by OPOTC; ability to obtain and maintain LEADS access; ability to accept individuals of diverse cultures; ability to deal effectively and equitably with persons of a different race cultural background or gender without racist sexist homophobic and xenophobic attitudes; ability to subdue person(s) resisting arrest; ability to pursue fleeing suspect(s); ability to run while wearing a duty belt and bulletproof vest; ability to drag or pull person(s); ability to climb up and over objects; ability to assess emergency needs; ability to diffuse situations; ability to recognize underlying problems; ability to recognize sounds and understand their significance; ability to visually recognize persons and their activities; ability to remain focused despite distractions; ability to multitask; ability to maintain a professional demeanor in volatile highly emotional and high duress situations.Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence (GED).
At least twenty 20 years of age when applying and at least twentyone 21 years of age at the time of being swornin.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license at time of hire appointment).
A citizen of the United States of America.
SPECIAL NOTESProbationary Period: The probationary period shall conclude three hundred sixtyfive 365 days after being sworn in unless the City further extends the probationary period beyond the 365 days per Civil Service Rule XI (C).
Tattoo Policy: Applicants are expected to meet the Divisions Tattoo policy at the time of hire.
Directive 11.01 Professional Appearance
Shall have no visible tattoos on the head neck or hands.
Shall have no tattoos (visible or not visible) that depict obscene or gangrelated images or extremist or otherwise offensive images which may bring the Division into disrepute.
No visible body modifications or gauges shall be permitted.
No visible piercings with jewelry (other than the ears) shall be permitted.Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 253064CC1
Employment Type: FullTime (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy please contact:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Civil Service Commission Public Safety Test TeamLocation: 1111 East Broad Street Suite 201
Phone:
Email:
Websites: those candidates passing the application review step the hiring process will include submission of a Personal History Statement a criminal background check a polygraph exam and medical and psychological exams. The selection process can take as little as 3 weeks and up to 6 months.
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
