Under general supervision, is responsible for performing general duty police work to protect life and property through crime prevention and law enforcement; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

• Patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations;


•  Responds to radio calls for police service; provides assistance to citizens and law enforcement personnel as requested;


•  Appears at scenes of crimes or disorders and maintains control of individuals, evidence, and area involved;


•  Regulates traffic and issues citations as required;


•  Investigates reports of crime and complaints, and/or conditions that may contribute to crime or delinquency;


•  Investigates traffic accidents involving pedestrians, vehicles, and other property; completes accident reports;


•  Intervenes in disputes to protect the public and maintain order;


•  Identifies, collects, and protects evidence used in the commission of crime or traffic offense;


•  Apprehends and/or charges persons responsible for criminal or traffic violations;


•  Transports or arranges for transportation of suspects to various locations including, but not limited to, police headquarters, hospitals, and county jail;


•  Prepares for prosecution cases of criminal and/or traffic offenses involving individuals who have been arrested or detained;


•  Appears in court as testifying officer, serves subpoenas, assists in enforcement of court orders;


•  Facilitates medical or mental health treatment and social services for individuals, and arranges the transportation of individuals to these facilities;


•  Prepares official report of facts gathered and submits to superiors for appropriate action;


•  Interacts with members of the community to promote public safety and crime prevention;


•  Uses computer systems to complete reports, identify crime patterns, analyze the nature of crime and disorders; obtains information relevant to crime control and prevention, and other administrative tasks;


•  Responds to natural and man-made disasters as a first responder; manages evacuations, and uses protective equipment where hazardous materials may be present

• Completion of the twelfth school grade. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the educational requirement.


• Applicants must be at least 20 years old when applying, and at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.


• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license when applying and a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license at time of appointment.


• A citizen of the United States.