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Ohio University lists this Extended Police Officer Pool Posting opportunity in athens, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Extended Police Officer Pool PostingOhio University is currently accepting applications for Police Officer to create an Eligibility List that will be used to fill approved vacancies throughout the next year. New hires are eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000.00.To be considered in the applicant pool, all applicants must apply to this posting and pass the written test. Written testing will be conducted online by the National Testing Network and all applicants must apply online to take the written test at National Testing Network will average the 3 sections of the test and applicants must receive an average score of 70 to pass.All Opota certified applicants who register, take, and pass the written test will be invited to interview. All non Opota certified applicants who register, take and pass the written test will be contacted to schedule fitness testing which will be conducted on the Athens campus of Ohio University. Our primary means of communication with applicants will be via email. Please be sure the email address entered on the application is a valid email address that is monitored regularly.Applicants who will possess Opota certification by the fitness testing date (which is to be determined) must submit a copy to The Ohio University Police Department in order to be exempt from the physical fitness component of testing. Applicants who have completed an Ohio basic academy but do not have an Opota certification/letter in hand by the fitness testing date will be required to complete and successfully pass the physical fitness portion of testing. Applicants who have not completed an Ohio basic academy and do not possess Opota certification will be required to complete and successfully pass the physical fitness portion of testing. All applicants will be required to successfully complete the written portion of the test.This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.Job Title - Extended Police Officer Pool PostingApplications Accepted From - Public: Open to the public, University Wide, Planning UnitSpecial Instructions to Applicants - Ohio University is currently accepting applications for Police Officer to create an Eligibility List that will be used to fill approved vacancies throughout the next year. New hires are eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000.00. To be considered in the applicant pool, all applicants must apply to this posting and pass the written test. Written testing will be conducted online by the National Testing Network and all applicants must apply online to take the written test at National Testing Network will average the 3 sections of the test and applicants must receive an average score of 70 to pass. All Opota certified applicants who register, take, and pass the written test will be invited to interview. All non Opota certified applicants who register, take and pass the written test will be contacted to schedule fitness testing which will be conducted on the Athens campus of Ohio University. Our primary means of communication with applicants will be via email. Please be sure the email address entered on the application is a valid email address that is monitored regularly. Applicants who will possess Opota certification by the fitness testing date (which is to be determined) must submit a copy to The Ohio University Police Department in order to be exempt from the physical fitness component of testing. Applicants who have completed an Ohio basic academy but do not have an Opota certification/letter in hand by the fitness testing date will be required to complete and successfully pass the physical fitness portion of testing. Applicants who have not completed an Ohio basic academy and do not possess Opota certification will be required to complete and successfully pass the physical fitness portion of testing. All applicants will be required to successfully complete the written portion of the test.Minimum Qualifications - Must possess current Ohio Police Officer Training Academy Certificate OR must obtain certification in accordance with guidelines established by the Chief. High School diploma or its equivalency required. Valid driver's license required. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and successfully complete a written and physical fitness examination to be eligible for additional consideration. Finalists will be required to undergo a psychological test, a polygraph, and a comprehensive background investigation. Applicants must possess the basic skills of reading, writing and math competencies. Successful applicants must meet Occupational Health Medical standards for the position and classification.Preferred QualificationsWorking Conditions/Physical DemandsDepartment - Ohio University Police DepartmentPay Rate - Current pay for uncertified recruits while attending basic academy training is $23.76. Current starting pay for certified police officers ranges from $27.95 – $40.92, depending on education and experience. New hires are eligible for a signing bonus of $5,000.Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees) - Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance. Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.Job Open Date - 07/19/2022Posting Close Date - 07/31/2027Job Category - FOP Bargaining Unit appointmentMonths - 12 monthPlanning Unit - Vice President for Finance & AdministrationWork Schedule - 40 hours per week ~ hours and days off may varyCampus - AthensExpected hours worked per week - 40 hours per week~ shift & hours may varyApplicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. - Captain Mike Meek ( )Non-Discrimination Statement - Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.Job InformationEmployment Type - full-time regularJob Family/Subfamily - Environmental Safety & Police Services-PoliceCareer Track & LevelPay Grade - FOP|19|Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire ReportClery Act Statistics - To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents Optional DocumentsOther (See Special Instructions to Applicants for Details)Posting Specific Questions* Please indicate how you learned about this posting. www. ohiouniversityjobs.com Athens MessengerThe Chronicle of Higher EducationOhio University employeeOHIO Jobs Line (phone)Employment AgencyPosted AnnouncementProfessional associationSocial Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)OTHER* Please select an option that best represents your current status: I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.I am a current Ohio University employee, and I am serving in either an initial or a promotional probationary period.I am a current Ohio University Student employee.I am not an employee of Ohio University.* If "other" was your response, please indicate where you learned about this vacancy. (Open Ended Question)* Do you currently possess a valid Ohio Peace Officer Certification? YesNo* If you have Ohio Peace Officer Certification, please indicate the date you last graduated from an Ohio Basic Academy. (Open Ended Question)* If you have Ohio Peace Officer Certification, please document your appointment history dates since you last graduated from an Ohio Basic Academy. (Open Ended Question)* Please
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athens, OH, 45701, US
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