Police Officer

Summary

Lateral Transfer's will be accepted for OPOTA Certified Applicants.

EXAM: The City of Chillicothe HR Department will contact applicants with testing dates and information for the National Testing Network exam.

AGILITY TEST: Physical Agility Test will be administered at a later date. Candidates with a current OPOTA certification will not be required to take the physical fitness test.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Chillicothe Police Department exists to serve the citizens of Chillicothe with fair, professional and courteous service. We strive to meet our vision of providing our citizens and visitors with professional law enforcement services. We openly communicate to ensure understanding of the department and the community's needs; striving to maintain quality personnel, up to date training and modern equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 21 at the time of hiring
• Obtain Basic Peace Officer certificate within one year of hire
• Be insurable under the City's insurance policy
• Successful completion of police and BCI/FBI background check, extensive physical examination, and psychological examination

Job Description

Lateral Transfer's will be accepted for OPOTA Certified Applicants.

EXAM: The City of Chillicothe HR Department will contact applicants with testing dates and information for the National Testing Network exam.

AGILITY TEST: Physical Agility Test will be administered at a later date. Candidates with a current OPOTA certification will not be required to take the physical fitness test.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Chillicothe Police Department exists to serve the citizens of Chillicothe with fair, professional and courteous service. We strive to meet our vision of providing our citizens and visitors with professional law enforcement services. We openly communicate to ensure understanding of the department and the community's needs; striving to maintain quality personnel, up to date training and modern equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 21 at the time of hiring
• Obtain Basic Peace Officer certificate within one year of hire
• Be insurable under the City's insurance policy
• Successful completion of police and BCI/FBI background check, extensive physical examination, and psychological examination