Ohio Department of Public Safety
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Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol. This posting is for applicants to apply to be placed in a pool of candidates to be considered for future possible openings at the locations noted below. Report in locations: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 1583 Alum Creek Driver, Columbus, OH 43209 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215 What You’ll Do As a Police Officer 2
Patrols grounds and buildings on foot and in car, protects lives of consumers/clients, visitors and employees, checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards, prevents crimes and enforces laws, rules and regulations, checks identity of persons on grounds and nature of business, monitors traffic conditions and parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary, carries firearms and/or apprehends and arrests violators, files affidavits, serves warrants and testifies in court as required; investigates complaints, conducts criminal and accident investigations, makes inquiries, documents findings and communicates with the general public regarding sensitive issues. Performs a variety of service functions (e.g., security duty at special events, responds to emergencies and makes emergency runs in patrol car, escorts, protects and assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting and checking curfew of aggressive consumers/clients) when requested. Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers telephone, relays messages via radio and telephone, files and types reports; plans daily duties for self and others to include fire drills, vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections and other safety/security inspections) and reviews changes in law enforcement and emergency procedures. Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code; valid driver’s license. Probationary period is one year. Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits. Job Skills & Requirements
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Public Safety Agency Contact
Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletcher@dps.ohio.gov Policies & Details
Unposting Date: Oct 31, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $27.43 per hour Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: HOURS MAY VARY/ROTATING Classified Indicator: Classified Union: Unit 2 Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement Technical Skills: Public Safety Professional Skills: Responsiveness Agency Overview: Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mission: The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol. This posting is for applicants to apply to be placed in a pool of candidates to be considered for future possible openings at the locations noted below. Report in locations: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 1583 Alum Creek Driver, Columbus, OH 43209 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215 What You’ll Do As a Police Officer 2
Patrols grounds and buildings on foot and in car, protects lives of consumers/clients, visitors and employees, checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards, prevents crimes and enforces laws, rules and regulations, checks identity of persons on grounds and nature of business, monitors traffic conditions and parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary, carries firearms and/or apprehends and arrests violators, files affidavits, serves warrants and testifies in court as required; investigates complaints, conducts criminal and accident investigations, makes inquiries, documents findings and communicates with the general public regarding sensitive issues. Performs a variety of service functions (e.g., security duty at special events, responds to emergencies and makes emergency runs in patrol car, escorts, protects and assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting and checking curfew of aggressive consumers/clients) when requested. Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers telephone, relays messages via radio and telephone, files and types reports; plans daily duties for self and others to include fire drills, vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections and other safety/security inspections) and reviews changes in law enforcement and emergency procedures. Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code; valid driver’s license. Probationary period is one year. Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits. Job Skills & Requirements
Job Skill:
Law Enforcement Technical Skill:
Public Safety Professional Skill:
Responsiveness Organization:
Public Safety Agency Contact
Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletcher@dps.ohio.gov Policies & Details
Unposting Date: Oct 31, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $27.43 per hour Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: HOURS MAY VARY/ROTATING Classified Indicator: Classified Union: Unit 2 Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement Technical Skills: Public Safety Professional Skills: Responsiveness Agency Overview: Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mission: The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ohio Department of Public Safety by 2x Get notified about new Police Officer jobs in Columbus, OH.
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