Part Time & Full Time 

Current rate is $34.47/ hour full-time and part-time. Full time Officers are eligible for an additional $1.40 shift differential for some hours. 

Applicants with full-time experience may qualify for lateral transfer. 

Lateral Transfer (a.k.a. Advance Step Hiring) allows current qualifying police officers (or those qualifying police officers who have separated from their department, in good standing, during the previous 90 days prior to date of hire), to be hired at a higher step pay rate. Having at least three years of continuous full-time service experience may qualify newly hired officer to start at the B Step rate of pay ($ 37.77/hr). Five or more years of continuous full-time service experience may qualify newly hired officer to start at the C Step rate of pay ($ 41.19/hr).

NATURE OF WORK Under the direction of a sergeant, has responsibility to enforce all local, state and federal laws within Blendon Township, Franklin County, Ohio. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION Work is performed under the direction of a sergeant. Work is performed within the guidelines of department general orders with some discretion in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Work is reviewed daily by supervisors through reports and performance evaluations ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (May not include all duties performed.) Ability to operate department vehicles and equipment. Patrols the community on foot, or in police cars protecting persons and property. Enforces all state laws and township resolutions. Investigates complaints; interviews suspects and witnesses. Responds to emergency calls for assistance. Performs criminal and vehicle crash investigations. Performs traffic enforcement duties. Performs routine security inspections Conducts searches and seizures. Completes detailed written reports. Makes arrests when necessary. Uses firearms as necessary. Maintains all equipment necessary for the daily performance of job duties.