JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
• Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
• Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
• Respond to crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
• Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
• Follow rules, guidelines and protocols set forth by the Elida Police Department
• Conduct initial investigations
• Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
• Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
• Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
• Coordinate operations with other emergency services
• Attend and provide evidence in court
Skills
• Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
• Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices
• Adequate interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Sound judgement along with effective decision making skills
• Conflict resolutions and problem solving skills
• Responsibility, dependability, honesty and integrity
• Willing to submit to criminal background checks
• Valid driving license
• Must have current and valid OPOTA Certification
• Must be able to speak, write and understand the English language
• Must be legally in the United States
• Must not have been convicted of domestic violence or other crime(s) of violence
Job Type
Part-time
Pay
$18.00 per hour
Other
• Does not qualify you for vacation, sick or personal time
• Does not qualify you for medical, dental or vision benefits
• You will be entered into the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• You will be eligible for a yearly wage increases
• You will be eligible for a yearly clothing allowance
Applicants are encouraged to download and print the application, then drop it off in person at the Village Office.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Village Office 419‑339‑2811.