Police Officer - Full Time

Madison Village Police Department is seeking an individual for the position of Full Time Patrol Officer. MVPD serves the Village of Madison’s 3400 residents and business community. We are a growing department consisting of 14 Full & Part time officers focused on community policing. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability and desire to work as a team towards the objectives of the department.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Wages w/ minimum one year Full Time police experience: $69,638 ($33.48/hr.)
• Less than one year police experience starts at up to $66,518 ($31.98/hr.)
• 12 hour shifts
• 13 paid Holidays
• Initial uniforms and equipment provided by employer
• Annual cash clothing allowance payment $1000
• Annual longevity payments up to $2000 / year
• Annual education bonus for Associate/Bachelors degrees held
• The above listed payments, along with other potential stipends can amount to additional yearly compensation of approx. $7400 over base wages in first year
• Generous benefit package including health care / dental / vision / life with low 12% employee premium share
• Patrol Officers participate in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F)
• Patrol Officers operate under a collective bargaining agreement with OPBA

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 21 yrs of age at time of appointment
• US Citizen
• Hold a current State of Ohio OPOTA certification as a Peace Officer
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver License with satisfactory driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• Knowledge of current law enforcement principals, procedures, and techniques
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, peers and supervisors, exercise sound judgment and perform during stressful situations
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation, physical, psychological, and drug screen

Interested candidates should immediately submit a cover letter and resume to Madison Village Police Department via email (preferred), or by mail to MVPD 33 E. Main Street, Madison, Ohio 44057 to the attention of Chief of Police.

Full applications are available on our website www.madisonvillagepolice.org or may be obtained at the department. Completed applications must be notarized and originals submitted at the department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,398.00 - $69,638.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Police: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OPOTA Peace Officer Certificate (Police Basic Academy) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person