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NEW ALBANY, CITY OF 99 West Main Street NEW ALBANY, OHIO 43054 (614)855-3913 http://www.newalbanyohio.org
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Updated: July 24, 2019
Classification: Police Officer
The City of New Albany is currently building an ongoing list for Police Officer - Entry Level.
The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process. Salary Information: $54,483.31 - $82,115.84
Contact Information:hr@newalbanyohio.org
Department Overview: Led by Police Chief Greg Jones, the police department has 20 uniformed staff members, 7 police dispatchers and 2 administrative support staff.New Albany is one of Ohio’s safest communities and a reason for this low crime rate is the strong interaction between its officers, residents and businesses. Whether performing vacation house checks while residents are out of town, leading the citizen police academy, teaching women’s self-defense classes, outreach through block watch programs and police station tours, conducting bicycle safety programs for children or providing safety tips to businesses, its officers understand that strong relationships set the foundation for a safer community. Additional information about community policing programs may be found on the department’s webpage http://www.newalbanyohio.org/answers/police/.
New Albany Police Officers are tasked with taking proper enforcement action as necessary to maintain the order, safety and general welfare of the city. They provide a highly visible, professional presence while conducting patrol activities, maintaining safety and assisting citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations.
Area Information: New Albany, with a population of nearly 10,000, covers just over 17 square miles in the northeastern quadrant of Franklin County in central Ohio. Nestled in a pristine country setting, its residents and business partners are only fifteen miles from downtown Columbus, Ohio’s capital city.
New Albany is that rare community, a product of the passion and ingenuity of individuals who believe it’s not just where you live but how you live that defines quality of life. Master planning is evident everywhere, from wooded preserves and scenic vistas to timeless Georgian architecture and preservation of green space. Attention to detail in all aspects of daily living creates a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly community with an unparalleled commitment to education, wellness, culture, health and leisure that inspires families and businesses alike.
New Albany is a small city that thinks big and delivers. New Albany is set apart by its commitment to lifelong learning, healthy living, culture, leisure and commerce. It is reflected in everything from pedestrian-friendly Market Square anchored by restaurants, shops and a library; to 33 miles of leisure trails connecting Market Square to neighborhoods. It extends to our New Albany International Business Park and to our nationally ranked school system located within a 200-acre learning campus that is also home to the community’s performing arts center.
Population: 10,000
This position description contains the essential functions for purposes of 42 USC 12101. However, it is not intended to be the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The city retains the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time.The City of New Albany does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, military/veteran status, age, disability, or genetic information in employment.
Age: The incumbent for this position shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall be no more than thirty-four (34) years of age at time of appointment.
US Citizen: No; however, legal right to work in the U.S. is required
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the city’s insurance policy.
College: A bachelor’s degree and/or active duty military service with honorable discharge is preferred, but not required to apply for a Police Officer position with the City of New Albany.
Personal History Questionnaire: Candidates must submit an up to date Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) through NTN with their testing scores. Candidates who do not submit a PHQ will not be interviewed.
