Police Officer

Mentor-on-the-Lake is hiring a full time Police Officer. This is a Collective Bargaining/Union position that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and pension fund.

Department Setting:

Mentor-on-the-Lake is a small vibrant bedroom community. The City has strong successful businesses and located in a beautiful area with an active, cohesive residential base with an approximate population of 7,500 people.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of police safety practices; police procedures and techniques; interviewing; basic first aid techniques; investigation procedures and techniques; reporting procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Skill in the operation of police equipment, motor vehicles and firearms. Ability to demonstrate physical fitness and agility.
• Handle sensitive contacts with public and government officials; verbally present evidence in legal proceedings; gather, collate and classify information about people, places or things.
• Read and understand technical material relating to police work; compose clear, concise and complete police reports.
• Recognize threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action; act quickly and calmly in an emergency; exercise firmness with tact and objectivity.

Experience: Prior Experience not required.

Requirements:

• Completion of the certified police academy training program: OPOTA.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal history, credit check, and drug screening.
• Complete a written exam and have a passing grade of 70% or better.
• Pass a physical agility test.
• Take a polygraph examination and participate in an oral interview.
• Must be a citizen or have legal authorization to work in the country.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Must be 21 or older at the time of appointment.

***Candidates are required to complete the following by April 4, 2024, to be considered for the position:

• NTN's Frontline National exam
• Personal History Questionnaire
• Typing Test
• Department Application posted on citymol.org under Police Department/Employment

Benefits:

• Annual salary increases.
• Yearly uniform allowance & uniform maintenance allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plan
• Twelve-hour shifts
• Additional pay for college graduates

Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in our community as a Police Officer. Apply now to start your rewarding career in law enforcement.

EEO : The city of MOL is an equal employment opportunity agency, and especially encourages minorities and females to apply for openings in the department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,900.00 - $76,420.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person