Police Officer 2

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report in Location Could Be Any One Of The Following:

• 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
• 1583 Alum Creek Driver, Columbus, OH 43209
• 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
• 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
• 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
• 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
What You'll Do as a Police Officer 2
• Protects lives & secures buildings & property:
• Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car;
• Protects lives of consumers/clients, visitors & employees;
• Checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards;
• Prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations;
• Checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business;
• Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic.
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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Option 1
Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program
Option 2
or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.
Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits
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Job Skills: Law Enforcement