Job Opportunities

The City of Wauseon is hiring for the position of Lateral Police Officer with at least 1 year experience.

Under general supervision of the shift supervisor, the Police Officer patrols the city to protect residents and their property; responds to calls for assistance; conducts investigations of accidents, crime scenes, or criminal activity occurring within the city limits; arrests suspected criminals; prepares reports and other documentation.

Based on evaluation by the City of the officer’s ability to perform required duties at a level commensurate to their years of experience, the City may at its sole discretion compensate and extend vacation benefits to this incoming officer (with certain qualifications) up to the same rate as established for current employees in the same classification and who have the same time in service as the incoming officer.

Qualifications: Must be a current law enforcement officer with at least 12 consecutive months of continuous certified duty as a full-time patrol officer for the State of Ohio or political subdivision(s) OR have 2080 hours of part-time service as a patrol officer for the State of Ohio or political subdivision(s); must qualify for and maintain insurability under the city's vehicle insurance policy; may be required to submit to various investigations and examinations including, but not limited to, complete background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological and medical evaluation, physical fitness examination, oral review and drug screening; and must not have any felony convictions or have plead guilty to a felony.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Must be a current law enforcement officer with at least 12 consecutive months of continuous certified duty as a full-time patrol officer for the State of Ohio or political subdivision(s) OR 2080 hours of part-time service as a patrol officer for the State of Ohio or political subdivision(s).

Must be certified as Ohio Peace Officer.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

Must have/obtain LEADS and OHLEG certification by the end of probationary period.

Must qualify annually with firearm.

Must obtain any other licensure required.

Equipment Operated:  The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Motor vehicle, firearms, handcuffs and other restraint devices, speed measuring devices, fire extinguishers, breath testing devices, department vehicles, pepper spray, computer crime scene equipment, police radio, data communication equipment, drug testing kits, personal computer, cell phone, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.

Application forms are available at the Wauseon Police Department, 230 Clinton Street, Wauseon. Applications may be obtained at our dispatch window or by calling 419-335-3821 to have an application emailed. Open until filled. The City of Wauseon is an equal opportunity employer and does not hire based on race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, or handicap status.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 12 months experience = $25.59; More than 3 yrs. = $26.87; More than 5 yrs. = $28.96; More than 8 yrs. = $31.32