Under general supervision, the Police Officer serves and protects the community through proactive law enforcement, crime prevention, public safety initiatives, and criminal investigations. Officers respond to emergencies, enforce laws and ordinances, preserve peace and order, protect life and property, and foster positive relationships within the community while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and public service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, assess situations, and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
- Patrol assigned areas to deter criminal activity, maintain public safety, and build positive community relationships.
- Enforce federal, state, and local laws, traffic regulations, and municipal ordinances.
- Investigate accidents, criminal offenses, suspicious activities, and citizen complaints.
- Collect, document, preserve, and process evidence in accordance with established procedures.
- Conduct interviews and gather information from victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Issue citations, make arrests, and prepare cases for prosecution.
- Mediate disputes and resolve conflicts through effective communication, de-escalation, and problem-solving techniques.
- Prepare accurate reports, records, affidavits, and other required documentation.
- Serve warrants, subpoenas, and court orders.
- Testify in court and assist with judicial proceedings as required.
- Provide assistance and information to citizens, visitors, and community organizations.
- Respond to natural disasters, hazardous incidents, and other emergency situations as a first responder.
- Maintain proficiency in departmental policies, legal updates, firearms, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR, and other required certifications.
- Ensure assigned uniforms, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and ready for service.
- Perform additional duties and special assignments as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Successful completion of a Law Enforcement Officer Training Program approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
- Maintain current OPOTA certification and all department-required training credentials.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.
- Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Successfully meet annual firearms qualification standards.
- Possess and maintain LEADS certification and access eligibility.
- Possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must successfully complete training required by the department.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strong knowledge of criminal and traffic laws, constitutional rights, municipal ordinances, law enforcement practices, and court procedures.
- Effective investigative, evidence collection, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in dynamic and high-pressure situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to de-escalate conflicts and interact professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- High standards of integrity, accountability, empathy, and professionalism.
- The ability to maintain composure under stress and exercise discretion in sensitive situations.
- Proficiency in operating law enforcement equipment, emergency vehicles, firearms, and communication systems.
- The ability to assess emergencies, prioritize competing demands, and respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Physical capability to perform essential law enforcement functions.
Working Conditions
Police Officers work in a variety of environments, including office settings, patrol vehicles, public spaces, private residences, roadways, and outdoor locations in all weather conditions. The position may involve exposure to hazardous materials, loud noise, moving traffic, dangerous individuals, infectious diseases, and other potentially hazardous conditions.
Officers must be able to stand, walk, sit, run, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, and perform physically demanding activities associated with law enforcement duties. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. The position requires regular exposure to emergency vehicle lights, sirens, and other high-stimulus environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Village of Mantua is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including a comprehensive background investigation, medical evaluation, psychological assessment, and drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana (THC/cannabinoids).
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
