Police Officer – Full Time Internal/External Posting
Creston Police Department – Creston, OH
Salary: $41,600 - $52,000
***Medical Benefits 100% Paid by Employer***
Minimum Requirements:
To apply, applicants must be a United States citizen; must be 21 years of age; must possess a
valid driver’s license; must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.; must be able to read, write
and speak the English language; must have a current State of Ohio OPOTA Peace Officer
certificate. Applicants must be physically able to perform police officer training and job duties
and successfully pass all tests required for OP&F retirement system.
Skills and Abilities:
Able to read, understand, and explain the laws of the Village of Creston, State of Ohio and the
United States; Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population, in-person, via
telephone, and in writing; Ability to write accurate and complete reports and accurately record
information; Ability to solve problems, and make quick and appropriate decisions in stressful
situations; Ability to maintain self-control and to take direction from supervisors and senior
officers; Maintain a positive attitude, have good moral character, be honest, responsible and
trustworthy; Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others; Ability
to drive a motor vehicle in normal and high stress situations; Ability to work long hours and stay
on your feet for an extended period of time.
Position Duties:
Under supervision, promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts
investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned areas to provide security;
responds to calls; prepares detailed reports concerning crimes and incidents; interviews victims
and witnesses; interrogates suspects; maintains equipment in functional condition; provides court
testimony; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the community and
department members. Perform additional assigned duties as required. Applicants must be
available for all three shifts, weekends, holidays and special events.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of
all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.
Please submit an application and background packet to the Acting Chief of Police at the Creston Police
Department.