Police Officer Job - Pickerington Police Department

February 16, 2012

Pickerington Police Department

Position Title: Police Officer

Position Type: Police

Closing Date: 12/31/2012

Job Description

PICKERINGTON, CITY OF, DIVISION OF POLICE 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD PICKERINGTON, OHIO 43147 Web Site: http://www.pickerington.net Updated: August 11, 2011 Classification: Police Officer The City of Pickerington is currently building an eligibility list for 2012 hiring. Physical abilities testing will not be offered through Columbus State Community College. Physical abilities testing will be administered by the Pickerington Police Department by invitation or will be available through NTN at the Tolles Technical center testing location. Candidates must meet department standards for physical fitness, strength, flexibility, and endurance. Salary Information: $45,006.52 to $65,707.20 annually Benefits Information: Paid Holidays, Personal/Floater Days, Sick Leave Accrual, Vacation Accrual, Sick Leave Bonus, Shift Differential, Call-in Pay, Longevity, Job-related Tuition Reimbursement, Uniforms and Dry-cleaning, Heath and Rx Insurance, Contribution to Employee HSA, Medical Opt-out Bonus, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance, Deferred Compensation. Department Information: The Pickerington Police motto is to 'Serve and Protect'. Personnel pride themselves on the personal touch service offered to the community. The department believes in its philosophies of grass roots policing and strive to be proactive rather than reactive. It is for this, and other reasons, that the community continues to strongly support its police department. Continuous advanced-level training opportunities are provided to maximize community policing resources. City Information: Pickerington is the third fastest growing community in Central Ohio. The City of 18,291 is strategically located near all of the amenities a major metropolitan area has to offer. Pickerington is just minutes away from vibrant Downtown Columbus, the Ohio State campus, Port Columbus International Airport, major sports complexes and premier shopping and entertainment districts like Easton Town Center. Pickerington offers a family friendly Midwestern atmosphere along with access to a superior public educational system, including a satellite campus of Ohio University. Local sports and recreation activities abound with several local festivals providing music and entertainment the entire family will enjoy. Population: 18,291

Additional Information

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Job Requirements

Age 21 years of age

Education High School Grad/GED

Experience Certified Ohio Peace Officer

Additional Requirement :
Health and Physical Fitness Requirements: The City of Pickerington recognizes that the health and safety of its Police personnel is paramount to the success of the organization. By collective bargaining agreement, the Division of Police administers annual physical fitness program testing. Physician examinations are provided by the department and members participate in: body composition evaluation, agility and endurance, strength and flexibility testing. Physical Ability Testing: Physical abilities testing will be administered by the Pickerington Police Department. Candidates must meet department standards for physical fitness, strength, flexibility, and endurance. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of the City of Pickerington and surrounding areas; police department policies/procedures, city organizations and functions; FCC rules and regulations, and police/fire terminology. • Ability to recognize unusual and/or threatening situations and react accordingly. • Skill in radio operations and related equipment: Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD); telephone; two way radio; CAD; L.E.A.D.S.; copy machine; fax machine; recorders; VCRs; Cellular phones and radios.

Salary Information

Entry Level Salary: $45,00 annual

Top Pay: $65,707 annual

Contact Information

Jim Patten
jpatten@nationaltestingnetwork.com
Pickerington Police Department
100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
PICKERINGTON, Ohio 43147
ph: (866)563-3882

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