Police Officer - Fairfield, United States - City of Fairfield, OH

City of Fairfield, OH Fairfield, United States

1 week ago

Description

Salary: $ $46.91 Hourly

Location : Fairfield, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Police Department

Opening Date: 05/07/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The City of Fairfield is announcing that a Civil Service exam will be given through the National Testing Network and will be used as the initial step to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Police Officer. All testing with the National Testing Network (NTN) must be completed by the application closing date. The exam provided by the National Testing Network will be used as the civil service exam.

Currently Offering a $5,000 signing bonus to eligible candidates
Those who have already completed the Academy and are eligible to become a certifiedpeace officer in the State of Ohio, prior to their date of hire, are eligible to receive a signing bonus. The $5,000 signing bonus will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. Proof of completion of the Academy and certification from OPOTA that they are eligible to become a certified peace officer in the State of Ohio will be required if hired. After receiving the signing bonus, the employee will be required to continue his/her employment within the City of Fairfield for two (2) years from the end of the probationary period.

Salary Information: OPOTA certified police officers may be hired at a pay service step commensurate with his/her skills, knowledge, abilities, and years of equivalent service.
Beginning Police Officer with OPOTA certification - $70,200
Police Officer with one year of prior experience - $76,876
Police Officer with two years of prior experience - $83,304
Police Officer with three years of prior experience - $90,334

Applicants must apply online at www.fairfield- and take the NTN test, achieving a passing result, before the application closing date. Applicants will be notified when a closing date has been established and there is a deadline to complete the process.

To take the test, go here: then:

Under the Header- Find Jobs, click on "Law Enforcement Jobs"
Either scroll down to "Ohio" or filter by state, selecting OHIO and click the Update button - then find "FAIRFIELD, CITY OF"
Check mark the box next to the posting
Click the red "Continue" box, found on the left side of screen
Follow instructions on website

Those who receive a passing score, as defined by National Testing Network, and a passing score in all sections of the test must subsequently pass the following to be eligible for appointment: physical agility test; CVSA; medical physical (including drug screen) and psychological exam; background check.

Please apply online at www.fairfield- This posting will remain open until the position has been filled. In the event of a tie score, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

Probationary Period: 1 year
Pay Range: $ $43.43 Hourly ($70,200 to $90,334 annually D.O.Q. and years of service)

For the Commission:
Emily Hodges, Secretary

Our Police Officers are responsible for maintaining law and order, investigating crimes and protecting life and property throughout the City by enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Fairfield and the State of Ohio. It is a rewarding career in a progressive Police Department. Please refer to our website for detailed information.
Examples of Duties

Under the general direction of a police supervisor, works in partnership with the community to promote a high quality of life by providing a safe and secure environment for those who reside in, work in, or are visitors to the City. Police Officers patrol the City to enforce laws, prevent crime, respond to calls for service, assist with solving problems, and related duties.
Provide superior police services to those requesting or requiring such services including information, advice, and direction. Patrol neighborhoods and business for indications of criminal activity and other disorders taking a problem-solving approach to the abatement of problems. Initiate activities in the support of the Fairfield Police Department mission.
Enforce laws by issuing warnings, summons, or arrests when necessary. Carefully and clearly present information and testimony in Court and to other audiences as required.
Conduct thorough and complete investigations, effectively gathering information through interview and other means. Follow up and close cases efficiently.
Promote a safe and efficient movement of motor vehicle traffic through enforcement of traffic laws, and traffic direction where required. Control people and crowds in a safe, effective and courteous manner. Physically defend self and others from personal attack and pursue and apprehend fleeing suspects when necessary.
Contribute to the overall effective delivery of police services of the Fairfield Police Department in special roles such as Investigator, Canine Officer, Evidence Technician, Traffic Crash Investigator, Field Training Officer, Bike Patrol, DARE, etc.
Prepare accurate, understandable and presentable reports and correspondence. Conduct careful analysis of arrest, warrant, citation, etc., data where required.
Maintain currency in critical skills of Law Enforcement such as firearms training, human relations, problem solving, reporting, etc. Maintain physical fitness to effectively carry out job responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

Typical Qualifications: Superior personal characteristics including honesty, moral character, ethical behavior, reputation or habit. Above average oral and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, and decision-making skills. Ability to make sound judgments in critical situations often without consultation and supervision. Ability to effectively relate to people of various socio-economic levels. Basic computer competency.

Requirements: Successful completion of Civil Service testing process; valid Ohio Driver's License; physical fitness sufficient to meet demands of the jobs.

Age Requirements: Minimum age of 21 at the time of the exam and not eligible for original appointment on or after his/her thirty-fifth (35th) birthday unless you have prior service in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund or prior service as a Law Enforcement Officer which is eligible for service credit transfer to OP&F.

Citizenship Required: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid OHIO Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Corrected to 20/20
College: Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and/or State of Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Certificate preferred
Academy Certification: Preferred prior to appointment, but not required.
Prior Experience: Not Required

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Each candidate is rated on a case-by-case basis. ORC precludes appointment with a felony conviction.

Supplemental Information

Hiring Process:

Written Exam
Physical Agility
Oral Exam
Background Investigation
Voice Stress Analysis
Interview with Police Chief & Staff
Interview with City Manager
Psychological Examination
Physical & Drug Screen

The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in state retirement pension systemsOhio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund (OP&F)depending upon their job classification.

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