Police Officer

JOB
THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK (N.T.N) LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM AND HAS SUBMITTED SCORES TO REYNOLDSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT.Haven't taken the exam? Visit www.nationaltestingnet work.com to take the Law Enforcement exam. Make sure to select City of Reynoldsburg Police Department when submitting your scores. If you have already taken the exam within the past 12 months, you do not need to retake the exam. You may request through N.T.N to have your scores sent to us.TO APPLY: First, review Reynoldsburg Department qualification listed below. If you meet all requirements, please proceed to the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Civil Service Commission.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Police Officer is the line officer within the Reynoldsburg Division of Police and is usually assigned to the Patrol Bureau or the Detective Bureau. At the Chief's discretion, police officers may be assigned to work as a patrol officer, detective, narcotic/vice officer, officer in charge, K9 officer, School Resource Officer, or any other position as needed. The position is classified under Civil Service and reports directly to the assigned Sergeant. Drives police vehicles, patrols designated areasReports unsafe conditions such as street obstructionIssues citations for violations of traffic lawsMakes arrests, sometimes requiring the use of physical effortTransports prisoners and provides escorts; directs trafficConducts investigations of accidents and crimesPreserves crime scenes; gathers, prepares and preserves evidence; lifts latent fingerprintsChecks doors and windows of homes and businesses for securityResponds to radio callsTakes reports/statements from complainants' places property in property room, completes proper paperworkAssists injured personsAnswers inquiriesAssists stranded motoristsLooks for and investigates conditions or situations which may indicate a crime is about to be or has been committedMaintains records and prepares reports of incidents and activities; secures warrantsServes warrants and subpoenasWhere juveniles are involved, interviews parents, teachers, and othersAppears in courts, works with agencies and school officialsTakes photographs of accident scenes, prisoners, crime scenesAssists court, reviews situations, testifies Watches for and locates missing persons, stole vehicles and goods; operates speed measuring equipment, breath testing equipment, window tint meters, video equipmentAttends meetings, training sessions; gives talks and tours Performs other duties requiring similar skillsMaintains required licenses and/or certificatesDemonstrates regular and predictable attendancePerforms other related duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Candidates who have passed their written exam are eligible to earn an additional credit percentage to their final scores. Extra credit may be obtained for areas listed below. You may only receive credit for one selection listed. You may not combine credit for more than one item. Candidates are awarded credit for the highest eligible selection. Military 2-5% credit, OPOTA Certification 4% or bachelor's degree 3%