Police Officer - Part-Time

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, an employee in this position is responsible for serving and protecting the community by performing law enforcement activities, works as a School Resource Officer in Twinsburg City Schools, and performs related law enforcement duties as required.

Must be OPOTA certified.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a School Resource Officer (SRO); serves as a liaison between the City of Twinsburg and Twinsburg School District; instructs and counsels Twinsburg School District staff and students on law enforcement related issues, including but not limited to, drugs and alcohol, safety and violence/threat awareness and response.

Performs patrol officer duties as needed, including but not limited to: patrolling assigned areas; responding to service calls; assessing information obtained through dispatch, training, and experience to determine the type of situation and response needed; enforces traffic laws; and drives at appropriate speeds to safely arrive on scene.

Complies with uniform standards and ensures all equipment is operational and ready for duty.

Observes and maintains safety and security of property and citizens; Conducts investigations of accidents, crimes and complaints; Cites and/or arrests law violators.

Intervenes in disputes by actively listening to involved parties, maintaining visual contact with disputants, and asking relevant questions to determine the most appropriate strategy to protect the public and mediate disputes.

Prepares and reviews reports and forms.

Serves warrants and aids citizens as required.

Responds to disasters as a first responder; manages evacuations, controls traffic in disaster areas and uses protective equipment where hazardous materials may be present.

Continuously learns, reviews, and stays up-to-date on current division policies, trainings, and procedures; maintains first aid, firearms, and other required certifications.

Appears in court as a testifying officer, serves subpoenas, and assists in the enforcement of court orders.

Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED), and a minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training.

Successful completion of Law Enforcement Officer Training Program as prescribed by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and must maintain OPOTA certification.

Must successfully complete training required by the Twinsburg Police Department.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.

Must meet annual qualification standards for firearm use and possession.

Current certification in First Aid and CPR.

Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write clear and accurate routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry.

Ability to take proper law enforcement actions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner. Ability to understand and follow oral directions; ability to explain and defend reasoning, conclusions, and actions; ability to operate and provide ordinary care of motor vehicles and firearms; ability to meet current standards established by OPOTC; ability to obtain and maintain LEADS access; ability to accept individuals of diverse cultures; ability to deal effectively and equitably with persons of a different race, cultural background, or gender; ability to subdue person(s) resisting arrest; ability to pursue fleeing suspect(s); ability to run while wearing a duty belt and bulletproof vest; ability to drag or pull person(s); ability to climb up and over objects; ability to assess emergency needs; ability to diffuse situations; ability to recognize underlying problems; ability to recognize sounds and understand their significance; ability to visually recognize persons and their activities; ability to remain focused despite distractions; ability to multi-task; ability to maintain a professional demeanor in volatile, highly emotional, and high duress situations.

Knowledge of: Department policies and procedures; Department goals and objectives; Federal, state and local ordinances and laws; Criminal and civil rights laws; City geography; Municipal law enforcement, operations rules and regulations; NAPWDA rules and regulations, as assigned; Public relations; Court procedures and protocol; Interviewing, counseling and interrogation techniques; Investigative techniques and equipment; Forensic science principles; Rules of evidence; Techniques for collecting and preserving evidence; Arrest procedures; Civil disobedience control techniques; Criminal apprehension techniques; Crime prevention techniques; Safety and security practices and procedures; Reporting techniques and procedures; Radio communications and radio codes; Appropriate use of firearms; BAC equipment operation; Prisoner control techniques; LEADS operation; de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies and techniques; ability to act with integrity in words and actions; ability to show respect, empathy, and compassion; ability to communicate verbally and actively listen, including