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POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL) (118TH CLASS)

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POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL) (118TH CLASS)

Salary

$77,048.09 - $95,876.34 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-01948

Department

Police

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant or higher rank, this employee is assigned to the Police Academy for training to become a Police Officer. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy curriculum, they will be classified as a Police Officer and assigned to a patrol unit for the purpose of protecting life and property, crime prevention, enforcing laws and ordinances, arresting violators, making forcible arrests if necessary, investigating accidents and complaints, securing evidence and preserving the peace within as assigned beat (geographical unit). Performs related duties as required.

Additional Statement Regarding the 118th (Lateral) Class:

Members of the 118th (Lateral) Class, upon graduation, will be placed at the salary step of a Police Officer,commensurate with their full-time years of service with the agency from which they are laterally transferring, at a salary step no higher than 5, of the Police Officer classification. The Police Chief has the final authority on which step a member will be in.

Members of the 118th (Lateral) Class, upon graduation, will accrue vacation timecommensurate with their full-time years of service with the agency from which they are laterally transferring,at a 1:1 ratio, with no maximum accrual rate applied. The Police Chief has the final authority on a transferring member’s accrual rate.

Full-time years of service with the agency from which the member is laterally transferringwill be counted towards years of service for purposes of longevity pay. The years shall transfer at a 1:1 ratio. The Police Chief has the final authority on this matter.

Members of the 118th (Lateral) Class will receive a prorated holiday allotment based on the quarter in which the date of graduation falls.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which must be possessed.)

Knowledge of:

Federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances.

Police Division Procedures Manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures.

The proper care and use of police equipment.

Geographic areas of the city.

Reporting procedures for the Police Division.

Interrogation and interview techniques.

Procedures regarding the use of force.

Required Education and Experience

Ohio Applicants:

Applicants from Ohio must possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) peace officer certification and must be currently employed full time by a law enforcement agency*in a peace officer capacity with a minimum of two (2) years of experience.

Out of State Applicants:

Applicants from out-of-state must possess a current Peace Officer certificate in their state of employment and be currently employed full time by a law enforcement agency*in a peace officer capacity with a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Applicants must complete the Ohio Peace Training Academy reciprocal process and obtain a valid OPOTC peace officer certification to receive a conditional job offer from the Chief of Police.

Full time will be defined as continuous employment with a minimum of 32 hours worked weekly. Two years will be defined as having two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment with one agency and are currently employed by that agency. A combination of hours between two (2) or more agencies is not allowed to make full-time specification.

Applicants' employing law enforcement agency must have jurisdictional authority to make arrests (felony and misdemeanor), as well as patrol City, County and State roadways.

*The following are not considered to be equivalent to a law enforcement agency: health care facilities, mental health care facilities, park police and/or ranger agencies, and correctional facilities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be in excellent physical condition and successfully complete a physical ability test.

Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination.

Must satisfactorily complete a behavior assessment evaluation.

Applicants must be free from alcohol and drug dependency and possess emotional stability due to the sensitive and stressful nature of this position.

Applicants must be free from felony convictions.

Must successfully complete the Cincinnati Police Academy training program.

Must successfully pass state certification as a police officer.

Must have a valid Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky driver license, or eligible to obtain one at the time of appointment.

Complete Personal History Questionnaire

Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

Working and Physical Conditions

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which might be performed.)

Conducts preliminary investigations as the first responder on the scene including interviewing affected persons, crime scene

Enforces laws and ordinances and issues citations. preservation and requesting medical assistance.

Makes decisions concerning appropriate use of force with regard to making arrests or defending oneself; uses firearm, baton, chemical irritant and/or other means of force appropriately.

Serves warrants and makes arrests.

Testifies in court.

Maintains records of investigations, criminal activities, conditions that warrant treatment or attention, and makes reports.

Creates a favorable public image of the Police Division through courteous treatment, neat appearance in all public contacts.

Attends community meetings; gives talks and demonstrations on police related topics of community interest.

Refers persons to the proper social agencies.

Controls traffic and spectators at the scene of an emergency or other events.

Investigates public complaints.

Maintains vehicle and other assigned equipment. Inspects buildings and commercial establishments to keep secure.

Performs vehicle or foot patrol.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

01

Do you have a current and valid peace officer certification in your state of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you currently employed full time* by a single law enforcement agency? *Minimum of 32 hours per week is considered full time

+ Yes

+ No

03

How many years have you been employed full time as a peace officer with your current law enforcement agency?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

04

Are you currently employed as a corrections officer?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you currently employed by a hospital or mental health facility?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Are you currently employed by a park or ranger agency?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm