Police Officer (LATERAL)

Police Officer

The Grandview Heights Division of Police is accepting applications for an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. Eligibility Lists, upon approval of the Grandview Heights Civil Service Commission, are valid for a period of one (1) year.

The Grandview Heights Division of Police services the City of Grandview Heights and the Village of Marble Cliff and approximately 8,900 residents. Situated just west of downtown Columbus and THE Ohio State University, our growing community is home to multiple hotels, restaurants, mixed-use development, twenty parks, and is within walking distance to multiple professional sports stadiums and arenas. Authorized staffing is twenty-four (24) sworn law enforcement officers and nine (9) civilian staff and support members, including positions in Police Administration, Patrol, Investigations, Communications, Canine Handler, Bicycle Patrol, and Task Force Officer(s).

The Division recently transitioned to twelve-hour (12) shifts, guaranteeing members every other weekend off.

We are interested in dedicated candidates willing to work in a team environment and those who will create partnerships with the community to proactively preserve the peace, protect life and property, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all. All members must adhere to our Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Courage, Integrity, and Accountability.

Lateral transfers with at least two years of continuous experience, without a break in service as a full-time police officer in Ohio, are highly encouraged to apply. Lateral applicants from other U.S. states are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Out-of-state applicants may require additional training. Lateral applicants are eligible for an advanced step starting salary and vacation benefits commensurate with the applicant's continuous years of service with the agency by which they were employed immediately prior to being hired.

The essential functions of this position require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting. Ability to give chase by vehicle or on foot. Ability to restrain or subdue individuals, or to engage in other routine peace-keeping functions. Ability to walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Occasionally climb and balance. Regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights in addition to weight of uniform, bulletproof vest, holster, service weapon, and other standard-issue equipment. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights. Requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers. Ability to work in a range of weather conditions. Ability to speak and hear to exchange information. Ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations. Ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment, including firearms. Ability to hear and see in the normal range with or without correction. Ability to deal calmly and rationally with high stress situations and threats to personal safety during periods of search and seizure and arrest. May be exposed to toxic materials, bloodborne pathogens and other infectious environments. Management reserves the right to modify the foregoing job parameters at any time.

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Ability to successfully complete prescribed police officer certification training and one year of work probation. Participation in and selection through competitive examination process, as set forth in Civil Service Commission procedures. Possession of a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license at time of appointment. Knowledge of operation of police equipment, including vehicles, computer equipment, and tools. Weapons training and license/certifications.

Knowledge of: law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs; operations, services, and activities of a municipal law enforcement program; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including laws governing search and seizure and the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses; methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property; techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force; the rules and regulations of the police organization.

Skill in: conducting criminal, traffic, and special investigations; interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects; using a firearm and other modern police equipment; understanding, interpreting, applying, enforcing, and making decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; physical agility.

Ability to: perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments; think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations; operate specialized law enforcement equipment, including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars; gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence; analyze crime and service patterns to develop effective tactical responses; administer first aid; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City officials, and the general public; keen powers of observation; meet age requirements established by the Civil Service Commission; work on shift assignments; work outside during periods of inclement weather; write and speak effectively; maintain records and prepare reports.