Job Description Summary:The City of Sidney is now seeking applicants interested in the position of Police Officer with the Sidney Police Department. The Sidney Police Department consists of 37 sworn officers, 11 dispatchers and 5 support staff employees. The vision of the Sidney Police Department is to exceed the expectations of their community, to adapt to the ever changing challenges and to provide the highest level of service and protection to their citizens. The department handles approximately 32,000 calls for service a year, focusing on core values of professionalism, integrity, courage and compassion. Minimum Job Requirements: • Minimum age of 21, or appointed by age 35• Have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent• Have a valid Driver's License• Successfully pass all sections the National Testing Network Examination (score 70% or higher)• Successfully pass a physical fitness examination• Successfully pass a background investigation (including a polygraph examination) and pass a medical and psychological examination• Be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States• Meet all Civil Service Requirements Essential Functions:A Police Officer must possess or be capable of developing the following technical abilities:
- Duties include, but not limited to: Under the general guidance of a Police Sergeant, perform general law enforcement duties consisting of patrolling assigned areas in a patrol vehicle, on foot, or other authorized mode of transportation; answer calls for service from the general public, organizations, and assist other law enforcement agencies; enforce State and municipal laws and ordinances. • Conduct traffic education and enforcement actions; respond and investigate vehicle crashes, direct traffic, including regulation of traffic flow at times and locations of emergencies or congestion. • Conduct criminal investigations; gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence; draw conclusions from information and make proper recommendations; interpret and apply laws and regulations; analyze situations quickly and accurately and take effective courses of action. • Keep the Police Sergeant and those in the chain-of-command apprised as to matters of significance.• Coordinate training activities and participate in training programs as a student, or instruct, when necessary. The information can be sent to the City of Sidney by using any of the following methods: • Mail to: City of Sidney Entry-Level Police Officer Process, Attention Human Resources, 201 W Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365 • Deliver the completed and signed documents in person to the City of Sidney at the same address listed above. (Go to Revenue Collections Office) • Email: sfrilling@sidneyoh.com • Fax (937) 498-8160Additional Information:To view a more detailed Job Description and Benefit Summary please look at our Job Details under Attached Files