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City of Ashtabula Patrolman in Ashtabula, Ohio
City of Ashtabula
Ashtabula, OH
Patrolman
$30.03-$35.78/hr (based on experience)
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Patrol Officer works under general supervision of the Lieutenant of Police; patrols and observes zone areas; arrest violators of laws and ordinances; investigates automobile accidents, testifies and presents evidence in Court; and performs other duties as assigned. May be assigned as an OIC (wen one is not available), if the senior officer on the shift or is on an active promotional list for Lieutenant.
Example of Duties
-Patrols and observes assigned zone area on rotating shift basis
-Familiarize self with citizens, commercial establishments and residential areas of the City
-Observes persons who are behaving in definable suspicious way and investigates
-Stops suspicious person and interviews them
-Maintain contact with Police Station for backup
-Makes or requests computer checks of individuals or vehicles
-Arrest violators of laws and ordinances
-Uses reasonable and justifiable amount of force to apprehend offenders
-Arrests intoxicated and drug influenced drivers
-Searches suspects for weapons or evidence before transporting to the station
-Enforce traffic laws, issues moving violation citations and parking citations
-Investigates traffic accidents
-Investigates criminal activity and citizen complaints
-Responds to messages dispatched from station
-Interviews and records all relevant information from those involved
-Administers first aid to injured persons
-Removes, carries and transports the injured to the hospital
-Serves warrants on suspects
-Arrest suspects and transport them to the station
-Controls traffic and public gatherings in emergencies
-Disperses crowds or quells disturbances at public meetings or special events
-Testifies and presents evidence in Court
-Performs community relation tasks such as talks in school, and neighborhood associations as assigned
-Provides information to citizens
-Notifies appropriate agencies in case of light outage, wire downs, and other public hazards
-Notifies and warns citizens of illegal sign posting, sales and other violations of ordinances and laws
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of modern police work, general knowledge of Departmental rules and regulating policies and procedures, knowledge of Court procedures, knowledge of elements of crime, knowledge of National, State, and local information networks, ability to understand and follow-up written and verbal instructions, knowledge of geography of the City, ability to write and speak clearly and effectively, knowledge of investigative techniques, familiarity of self-defense and street survival techniques, ability to work cooperatively with peers, supervisors, public relation skills, ability to make sound judgements and decisions, ability to pay attention to details. Ability to handle firearms and maintain proficiency annually.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
-Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
-Must posses a valid State drivers license without record of suspension or revocation in any state, including OVI
-No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history
-Must be a U.S. citizen
-Must be able to read and write the English language
-Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits
-Must be able to successfully obtain valid Ohio Peace Officers Training certificate
-Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience related to law enforcement
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, Civil Service examination, review of qualifications upon e