Police Chief

The Village of Fort Jennings is accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the position of Police Chief. This is a Full or Part Time hourly position depending on candidates preference. Officer will be the main patrol person as well as Police Chief. Officer will be responsible to work varying hours (not a standard daily shift).

Duties will include: Patrolling village, managing and filing various Chief reports with the County and State Police departments, and overseeing other part time officers.

Resumes will be accepted from May 18th, 2023 through April 10th, 2023 at 3:00pm. Pay will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant. To apply please send resume to Village of Fort Jennings, PO Box 88, Fort Jennings, OH 45844

Applicants must:

• Be a US Citizen
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Have a High School diploma or GED and provide a copy of the diploma or certificate with the resume.
• Have a valid and current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification and provide a copy when submitting their resume.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have no current or previous charges of driving under the influence of alcohol in the last 5 years.
• Never have been convicted of any family violence offense.
• Be able to pass pre-employment background investigation.
• Be able to pass drug screen.
• Demonstrate good general medical health as determined by a medical doctor, who is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Medical Examiners.
• If served in the armed forces, demonstrate stability, reliability, and integrity by having an Honorable Discharge.
• Be fingerprinted and subjected a search of local, state, and national records and finger print files.

Responsibilities:

• Operates a cruiser and conducts patrol activities involving response to emergency calls and resident complaints, conducting accident investigations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of incidents, complaints, and contacts during daily shift performance in an accurate manner.
• Shall accurately record all activities as required on all department reports.
• Shall comply with the procedures and policies on the care and maintenance of all department equipment.
• Knowledge of State and local laws that pertain to enforcement.
• Knowledge of proper law enforcement techniques.
• Knowledge of weapon use and safety.
• Capable of enduring vigorous physical activity.
• Capable to work effectively with all department personnel, other agencies and the general public.
• Required to work any and all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and other equipment.
• Submits reports to supervisor on daily activities and performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Law Enforcement: 1 year

Shifts:

• Morning (Required)
• Mid-Day (Required)
• Evening (Required)
• Graveyard (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $52,000