Powell, Ohio
Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
(see details below)
Columbus State Community College
Communications Technician
(see details below)
Lucas County, Ohio
Chief of Court Deputies
(see details below)
Pickerington, Ohio
Police Officer (Entry Level & Lateral Transfer)
(see details below)

Powell, Ohio
Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
Salary Range: $78,741.21 – $117,715.83
Are you an experienced law enforcement officer seeking a new opportunity? The City of Powell is looking for dedicated and skilled Police Officers to join our team through our Lateral Selection Process. If you are passionate about public safety and community engagement, we want to hear from you!
Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview with our recruitment panel with interviews being scheduled immediately upon receipt of application materials to expedite the process. Final interviews will be conducted with the Chief of Police.
Application Process
Submit your application materials to the Human Resources Department by e-mail at jnahvi@cityofpowell.us:
• Resume
• Application Packet
• Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
Lateral Hire Requirements:
• Currently employed as a full-time Police Officer with arrest powers, as defined in Ohio Revised Code (ORC) section 109.71
• For applicants previously employed as a peace officer, there shall be no more than a one-year break in service from previous employment as a Police Officer
• Must have successfully completed a basic peace officer training academy and be certified with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
• Ability to acquire and maintain certification (pursuant to state of Ohio standards) for the operation of on-duty firearms (i.e. shotgun, patrol rifle, handgun)
• Must not have left a current or prior law enforcement position because of a disciplinary issue, or to avoid a disciplinary action
• Meet the minimum requirements for the City of Powell Police Department
Note: The following time will not be considered for the calculation as full-time experience for the purpose of a lateral hire
applicant:
• Deputy/Officer employed in a jail/prison setting
• A volunteer reserve or auxiliary police officer
• Military police officer
• Employment on a part-time basis
• Time spent in any police academy
Lateral Hires: Applicants who are currently certified Peace Officers are eligible to start at a higher wage step at the discretion of the Chief of Police and will accrue vacation time at a higher rate. The Department is on twelve (12) Hour Shifts with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week or eight (8) Hour Shifts with one (1) weekend day off each week.
For more information visit our employment page at https://www.cityofpowell.us/About-Us/Police-Agency/Employment
The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbus, Ohio
Communications Technician (Dispatcher)
Compensation: $26.92
The Communications Technician performs police department dispatch duties to include operating Multi Agency Radio Communications (MARCS) radios, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), security cameras and public safety systems. Receives and responds to calls for service generated from telephone calls, system alarms, and customer interaction. Subject to call-in (24) twenty- four hours a day (7) seven days a week. An employee assigned to this classification works on one of three shifts and may be required to work holidays or evenings outside of scheduled workday. Works varied shifts as assigned and may be required to work overtime.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Dispatch
- Operates Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and MARCS radios. Receives and responds to calls for service generated from telephone calls, system alarms, and customer interaction.
- Enters necessary information in the CAD and dispatches appropriate personnel. Receives and transmits messages to law enforcement officers, emergency squads, fire departments, and other personnel.
- Monitors radio messages and logs incoming and outgoing calls in CAD, and provides continued communications as needed.
- Accesses and utilizes various law enforcement and college databases and information systems to retrieve, enter, or verify information.
- Operates and monitors safety systems to include fire safety and electronic access alarm systems, security cameras, Public Address(PA)system, and campus emergency notification system.
- Provides customer service to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors of the College. Accepts, logs, retrieves, and returns lost and found property.
- Receives, resolves, or forwards complaints when reported to the police department. Takes and forwards messages to police personnel.
Administrative
- Keeps complete and accurate records and documentation.
- Complies with Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) and the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) rules and regulations and assists with LEADS and OHLEG audits.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Community Engagement
- Collaborates with other campus and non-campus partners to identify and develop solutions to safety and security issues.
- Participates in various campus events and activities that promote campus safety.
- Engages in public contact via telephone, e-mail, or in-person to take complaints, answer inquiries and provide assistance.
Culture of Respect
- Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists other college departments and personnel during peak times and special events that serve the college.
- May assist persons with mobility or other impairments.
- Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
- May be required to work weekends, holidays, or hours outside of the scheduled workday.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or GED.* An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
- Applicants must also have the ability to obtain and maintain required certifications: Dispatching Certification; LEADS Certification.
Written exam – Important Information:
- CSCC offers full testing services for the position of (Communications Technician ) through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Jobs and sign up for CSCC. When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. Review all information related to Columbus State Community College (Communications Technician), including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits. Review detailed information about the testing process. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired). Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to CSCC. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam will be placed on CSCC’s eligibility list. CSCC will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process. National Testing Network is a service provides to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace CSCC’s responsibility and decision-making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to CSCC where the final decisions are made.”
- When you’re done taking NTN’s Test, make sure that you submit your application to our CSCC website.
CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Pickerington, Ohio
Police Officer (Entry Level & Lateral Transfer)
How would you like to have a rewarding career that is anything but ordinary? How would you like to make a difference and help people every day? Then join the Pickerington Police Department! We are currently hiring candidates to fill police officer openings.
The Pickerington Police Department serves a population of over 25,000 city residents, and we are proud to provide our community with a highly professional, highly capable law enforcement agency. As a result, the Pickerington Police Department strives to hire the very best police officer candidates.
Our officer’s duties include cruiser and bike patrol, DARE & community liaison officers, drone operators, detectives, hostage negotiators, school resource officers, and SWAT team members.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Pickerington Police Officer, please scan the QR code on the hiring brochure below. This will take you to the “Job Opportunities” page. Open the “Police Officer Applicants” tab, which explains the two ways we hire candidates. The “Police Officer Hiring Process Standards and Procedures” tab explains our whole hiring process, including the necessary qualifications candidates must possess as well as factors that may disqualify a potential candidate. Please note that applicants must have a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification at the time of hire.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Cmdr. Greg Annis at (614) 575-6911 / gannis@pickerington.net; or
City of Pickerington Human Resources Director Stephanie Cheney at (614) 837-3974 / scheney@pickerington.net
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