Police Recruit

About This Role

This Police Recruit position involves attending a peace officer basic training program under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant. The role is designed for individuals seeking to meet the requirements for Peace Officer Certification in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Attend a peace officer basic training program that meets the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 109.77 for Peace Officer Certification
• Perform other work as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• No felony convictions
• 21 years of age at time of appointment
• In the process of obtaining a State of Ohio Certification as a Police Officer
• Ability to complete physical fitness test and meet OPOTA’s physical fitness standards
• Ability to maintain passing grades in course curriculum including: Administration, Legal, Human Relations, Firearms, Driving, Subject Control Techniques, First Aid/CPR/AED, Patrol, Civil Disorders, Traffic, Investigation, Physical Conditioning, Homeland Security, Use of Taser/ASP/O.C., Single Officer Response to an Active Shooter, and other courses as required
• Ability to maintain attendance per academy regulations
• Ability to successfully complete basic academy and passing grade on state certification examination

Application Process

• Application
• Background check
• Departmental interview
• Pre-employment polygraph
• Answer the question: Have you applied to or been accepted into a police academy? If yes, please provide the name of the police academy and indicate whether you have applied, been accepted, or are currently attending.