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TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
11 E. STATE STREET
TRENTON, OHIO 45067
5139886304
http://www.ci.trenton.oh.us

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Updated: March 13, 2020

Job Classification: Police Officer

The Trenton Police Department is currently accepting applications for entry level Police Officer in order to establish an eligibility list. Candidates must possess an Ohio Peace Officer Training certificate by the time of appointment. Candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through NTN. All online testing must be completed by May 1, 2020.

Application packets are available on the City of Trenton website at www.ci.trenton.oh.us and in the Administrative offices of the City of Trenton. Packets include a City of Trenton application form and a personal history questionnaire. Both documents must be completed and submitted no later than 5:00pm on Friday, May 1, 2020, in order to be considered for any open position. Completed application packets may be submitted: 1) via fax to , attention Sharon Leichman; 2) via email to sleichman@ci.trenton.oh.us; or 3) in person or mailed to the Administrative offices of the City of Trenton at 11 E State St, Trenton OH 45067. Mailed packets must be received on or prior to the May 1, 2020 deadline in order to be considered.

Salary Information: $50,419 - $70,844 annually

Benefit Information: Comprehensive benefit package. College tuition available. All equipment provided.

Candidate Contact:
Sgt. Tim Bushong
513.428.0127
tbushong@ci.trenton.oh.us

Department Overview: The Trenton Police Department is a progressive organization highly focused on training and development and consisting of 17 full-time officers, a full-time dispatch center, and a K-9 unit. We offer an on-site, workout and training facility, a take-home cruiser program, modern uniforms and equipment with uniform maintenance pay, and OPBA representation.

Area Information: Trenton covers over 4 square miles in Butler County, Ohio and is located between Middletown & Hamilton on Route 73, approximately 20 minutes from Miami University.

Population: Approximately 13, 000

Job Requirements

Age: 21

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Must have corrected vision in both eyes to 20/20

Academy Certification: OPOTC certified at time of appointment

Prior Experience: Not required

Hiring Process: Successful candidates must pass an oral review panel, drug & alcohol screening, background investigation, psychological exam, and medical exam.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: No felony or serious misdemeanor conviction

Driving Disqualifiers: Any DUI must be more than 5 years old

Drug Use Disqualifiers: No felony drug use

Financial Disqualifiers: No bankruptcies in the past 5 years

Job Description – Patrol Officer: Qualifications: Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Program at the time of appointment
Must be not less than 21 years of age at the time of the written exam
Must meet such medical standards as prescribed and successfully pass any qualifying examinations, either oral or written
Must pass an in-depth background investigation

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Valid Ohio driver's license
Ohio Peace Officer Training certificate
Must meet requirements to be bonded
Must be a U.S. citizen

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to:
- Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Write, speak, and communicate effectively
- Develop skill in the use and care of firearms
- Complete routine forms
- Prepare accurate documentation
- Demonstrate physical strength, endurance, and agility
Good general intelligence and emotional stability
Willingness to cooperate with officials and other police officers
Willingness to learn and increase skill in police work

Nature of Work
The position of Patrol Officer requires general and varied duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigation, traffic regulation, and investigative duties on an assigned shift and involves an element of personal danger. Officers must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in responding to calls and meeting emergencies. Officers may receive special assignments based on specialized abilities and/or knowledge. Officers may be required to assist other personnel of the department in conducting interrogations, searches, and related duties as assigned. Assignments and general and special instructions are received from a higher ranking officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection, and discussion.

Essential Functions of the Position

Drives patrol car and/or walks to patrol city; pursues suspects on foot, e.g., runs short and long distances requiring physical endurance, and observes and prevents violations of law
Physically restrains and/or subdues suspects as required
Conducts security checks on businesses and residential units
Observes and apprehends violators of traffic laws and issues warnings and written citations
Conducts or assists with investigations and/or responds to criminal and civil complaints, e.g., interviews witnesses, suspects, complainants, and victims, and makes arrests as required by law
Completes required reports and takes affidavits
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data received at a crime scene and preserves evidence of the crime, e.g., photographs and fingerprints
Operates law enforcement equipment and instruments, e.g., patrol car, radio, firearms, radar, breath analysis, and related police tools
Interviews and counsels parties in domestic disputes
Serves official documents, e.g., court orders, writs, citations, and subpoenas
Maintains records as required
Testifies in court
Properly utilizes and maintains all assigned equipment, e.g., firearms, gear, and cruiser
Receives, assists, and transmits emergency calls by radio or telephone
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs civic functions by providing public education and crime prevention through various programs
Attends training sessions, seminars, workshops, etc., to remain knowledgeable of current enforcement practices and administration
Assists the fire department and emergency medical services in emergency situations
Works special details, e.g., local school events, parades, and festivals
Responds to complaints from citizens
Performs other related duties as assigned by a supervisor

Equipment Operated
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

Radio
Radar/laser unit
Breathalyzer and blood alcohol testing device
Computer and mobile data terminal
Video and photographic equipment
Firearms
First aid devices
Patrol car
Handcuffs
ASP expandable baton
Office equipment such as copier, scanner, desk phone, etc.
Cellular phone
Chemical agents and other less-than-lethal weapons

Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions
Work conditions vary by shift. The majority of tasks are performed outside while working from a police cruiser. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy loads. Flexibility is important due to the need to frequently enter and exit vehicles, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, suddenly move out of the way of danger, etc. Mental alertness is very important due to the need to make fine discriminations and decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witness or suspect testimonies. Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a short space of time and tax the maximum of human endurance; therefore, all officers must maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable them to handle recurring contacts and involvements with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals, and equipment with minimal force and often without backup. Officers may potentially be exposed to human blood and other body substances.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Patrols a designated area of the city on foot or in a cruiser to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of a crime, and to enforce traffic and parking regulations
Answers calls and complaints involving fires, automobile accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies
At the scene of a crime, administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness information, and makes arrests
Testifies as a witness in court
Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities
Issues traffic tickets, directs traffic at intersections, participates in escorting funerals, and monitors and enforces parking ordinances
Conducts accident investigations providing first aid for injured persons, taking safeguards to prevent further accidents; interviews principals and witnesses, taking written statements from drivers and witnesses; examines vehicles and roadways, observing traffic control devices and obstruction to view; takes necessary street measurements; clears the scene of obstructions and wreckage
Escorts prisoners to and from court and ensures that prisoners are properly guarded
Acts as custodian of personal property and evidence being held for court presentation and maintains records of property, evidence, and automobiles held or impounded
When assigned, participates in training activities and may instruct or establish curriculum for instructional purposes
When assigned, investigates crimes, searches for and preserves evidence, questions suspects and witnesses, checks pawn shops, maintains surveillance over persons and places suspected of vice operations
Performs other related police duties as assigned

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