FullTime Police Officers

Position Summary: 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. 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. 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.

Operates a police vehicle in an assigned area of the City to maintain law and order

Responds to citizen complaints

Appears in court

Attends formal training classes and staff conferences

Prepares daily reports of police matters encountered on his/her shift

Works irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

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