The Village of Newcomerstown Police Department is accepting applications for Full-time Patrolman. The Newcomerstown Police Department offers capable men and women the opportunity to make the Village of Newcomerstown a safer community by providing efficient, effective services to its residents, businesses, and visiting neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
• Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
• Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
• Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
• Follow rules, guidelines, and protocols
• Conduct initial and follow up investigations
• Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
• Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
• Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
• Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
• Coordinate operations with other emergency services
• Attend and provide evidence in court

Shift:

Applicants must be willing to work any shift as assigned, to include holidays and weekends. Shift assignments will be on an 8 or 12-hour schedule.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.

Ohio Basic Peace Officer’s Certification (OPOTA certification) at time of application (This is a must have).

A valid Ohio driver’s license.

Able to pass a background investigation.

VSA analysis

Traits testing

An applicant, upon employment, must be able to perform the duties of the position, obey the Rules and Regulations, General Orders, and Policies and Procedures of the police department and laws of the State of Ohio.

Disqualifiers:

An applicant will be disqualified from appointment if previously convicted of any crimes of violence, violations of illegal drug activity, and any violations of crimes of theft or corruption as found in the Ohio Revised Code

An applicant who provides false, inaccurate, or incomplete information on the employment application will be subject to immediate disqualification from appointment or termination if appointed.

Qualified applicants may email a resume to nctpolice@newcomerstownoh.com or fill out the application online at:

www.newcomerstownoh.com

Applications or resumes may also be mailed to;

Newcomerstown Police Department

124 W. Church St., Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832

Deadlines for applications: Ongoing

Pay is based on verifiable full-time experience with an Ohio Law Enforcement Agency and other stipulations.

Starting pay with less than a year full-time experience is $19.36 per hour.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• State Retirement plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently OPOTA Peace Officer Certified?

Experience:

• Law Enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person