Police Officer

To be considered all applicants must submit an application via the City's careers page, https://jobs.delawareohio.net.

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The City of Delaware is building an eligibility list to fill multiple Police Officer openings. Patrol Officers respond to over 30,000 calls for service covering 19 square miles of the city. Our officers have the opportunity throughout their career to specialize in a variety of policing areas from detectives to community relations to bike patrol, canine handler or specialized task/tactical units. Within about four years of employment, you will be earning over $96,000/year.

Position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances, for responding to calls for protection of life and property, for conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations, apprehension of criminals and to perform other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Duties normally consist of patrol and enforcement activities in the city on an assigned shift. Work may involve elements of danger and involves many emergencies which demand that an officer must be able to exercise sound judgment and act without direct supervision. Officers may be delegated to assignments in specialized areas. Position is under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant or other officer-in-charge (OIC).

Training, Experience, and Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above.Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalency.Possession of a valid State of Ohio Driver's license at time of application and throughout duration of employment, free of excessive violations.Must have successfully passed all components of the examination process.Ability to attend a police academy away from home for an extended period of time,at the City's expense, if not commissioned at the time of hire.Must maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, psychological examination and polygraph.Must be a U.S. Citizen or possess a permanent resident card.Minimum age at time of appointment is 21.Hearing level of 25 db or better.Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness.Excellent physical condition as defined by OSP physical fitness standards.Knowledge of first aid and CPR.Demonstrated proficiency in the use and care of firearms.Ability to work a varied schedule on a variety of shifts.