Village of Shreve Hiring Full-Time Police Officer

Police Officer - Full Time

Village of Shreve

150 West McConkey St. 44676

Salary D.O.E.- Full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays

Full job description

The Village of Shreve Police Department is accepting applications for Full-time Patrolman. The Shreve Police Department offers capable men and women the opportunity to make the Village of Shreve a safer community by providing efficient, effective services to its residents, businesses, and visiting neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
• Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
• Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
• Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
• Follow rules, guidelines, and protocols
• Conduct initial and follow up investigations
• Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
• Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
• Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
• Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
• Coordinate operations with other emergency services
• Attend and provide evidence in court

Shift:

Applicants must be willing to work any shift as assigned, to include holidays and weekends. Shift assignments will be on an 8 to 12-hour schedule.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.

Ohio Basic Peace Officer’s Certification (OPOTA certification) at time of application (This is a must have).

A valid Ohio driver’s license.

Able to pass a background investigation.

Willing to submit to Traits testing

Must be able to pass a drug test

Must have current OPOTA certification

Proven working experience in law enforcement

Proficiency in using police equipment

Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws

Working knowledge of interrogation techniques and scene management

Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices

Adequate interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build effective working relationships

Sound judgement along with effective decision making skills

Conflict resolutions and problem solving skills

Responsibility, dependability, honesty and integrity

Willing to submit to and criminal background check

Must be able to pass a complete physical

May be required to submit to a psychological evaluation

May be required to take a polygraph test

Valid driving license

High school degree

An applicant, upon employment, must be able to perform the duties of the position, obey the Rules and Regulations, General Orders, and Policies and Procedures of the police department and laws of the State of Ohio.

Disqualifiers:

An applicant will be disqualified from appointment if previously convicted of any crimes of violence, violations of illegal drug activity, and any violations of crimes of theft or corruption as found in the Ohio Revised Code

An applicant who provides false, inaccurate, or incomplete information on the employment application will be subject to immediate disqualification from appointment or termination if appointed.

Qualified applicants may email a resume to

lflinner@shrevevillagehall.org

Applications or resumes may also be mailed to;

Village of Shreve

150 West McConkey St. 44676

Deadlines for applications: Ongoing

Pay is based on verifiable full-time experience with an Ohio Law Enforcement Agency and other stipulations.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• State Retirement plan

Job Type:

Full-time

Shift availability:

• Day Shift
• Night Shift 
• Evenings
• Weekends

Work Location: In person