Salary: $74,276.80 – $117,020.80 Annually

Position Summary:

Under supervision, a Police Officer patrols a designated area of the city, enforcing State and City laws and maintaining order. A police Officer answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists and takes such actions as are necessary to prevent crime, to apprehend criminals, to maintain safety, and to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations.

Essential Functions:

Drives police vehicles, patrols designated areas
Reports unsafe conditions such as street obstruction
Issues citations for violations of traffic laws
Makes arrests, sometimes requiring the use of physical effort
Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons
Transports prisoners and provides escorts; directs traffic
Conducts investigations of accidents and crimes
Preserves crime scenes; gathers, prepares and preserves evidence; lifts latent fingerprints
Checks doors and windows of homes and businesses for security
Responds to radio calls
Takes reports/statements from complainants’ places property in property room, completes proper paperwork
Assists injured persons
Answers inquiries
Assists stranded motorists
Looks for and investigates conditions or situations which may indicate a crime is about to be or has been committed
Maintains records and prepares reports of incidents and activities; secures warrants
Serves warrants and subpoenas
Where juveniles are involved, interviews parents, teachers, and others
Appears in courts, works with agencies and school officials
Takes photographs of accident scenes, prisoners, crime scenes
Assists court, reviews situations, testifies
Watches for and locates missing persons, stole vehicles and goods; operates speed measuring equipment, breath testing equipment, window tint meters, video equipment
Attends meetings, training sessions; gives talks and tours
Performs other duties requiring similar skills
Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.
Excellent personal background.
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must be able to pass physical agility and physiological examination.

Reynoldsburg Police Department

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