The Gallipolis Police Department is currently looking for qualified applicants to fill a full time Police Officer position. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification and pass a pre-employment background investigation. Starting pay is $17.64 per hour depending on experience, with step increases every six months until topping out after two years at $21.50 per hour.
Employment applications may be obtained at the police department records office.
General Description:
- Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects.
- Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests.
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; interrogating suspects.
- Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports.
- Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
- Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
- Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating accidents; providing escort; reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
- Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims; radioing for medical assistance.
Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures; recommending changes.
- Ensures operation of equipment by practicing use; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications: Decision Making, Legal Compliance, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Lifting, Physical Fitness, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity.
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