Police officer

What You'll Do As a Police Officer 1

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in locations:

• 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
• 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209
• 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
• 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
• 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
• 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215
  
  

THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS TO APPLY TO BE PLACED IN A POOL OF CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE POSSIBLE OPENINGS AT THE LOCATIONS NOTED ABOVE.

Individuals selected for hire and not OPOTA certified will be required to attend a 26 week training class located at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus.

Assists state highway patrol officers in patrolling grounds & buildings on foot & in car (e.g., protects lives of consumers/clients visitors & employees; checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business); Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic; Checks parking permits & issues traffic tickets as necessary; Assists other police officers in apprehending, arresting & processing criminal violators; Files affidavits; Serves warrants & subpoenas; Appears in court & testifies in criminal proceedings as required; Assists in conducting investigations of criminal or administrative nature & crash accidents; Makes inquiries, documents findings & communicates with general public regarding sensitive issues.

Assists state highway patrol officers & performs security functions at special events (e.g., responds to emergencies & makes emergency runs in patrol car; escorts, protects & assists visitors; assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of aggressive consumers/clients) when requested.

Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions; writes unusual incident reports; answers telephone & relays messages via radio &/or telephone; files & types reports; performs vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections & other safety &/or security inspection) & reviews changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.

• Or possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78 (D) of Ohio revised code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees. Probationary period is one year. Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
  
  

Job Skills: Law Enforcement

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - [email protected]

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.84 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

HOURS MAY VARY/ROTATING

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Unit 2

Primary Job Skill

Law Enforcement

Technical Skills

Public Safety

Professional Skills

Responsiveness

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission: The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.