Police Officer 1

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in Location Could Be Any One of The Following:

• 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
• 1583 Alum Creek Drive, 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
  
  

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 ABOVE.

Individuals selected for hire and not OPOTA certified will be required to attend a 26 week training class located at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
  
  

What You'll Do As a Police Officer 1

• Assists state highway patrol officers in patrolling grounds & buildings on foot & in car (e.g., protects lives of consumers/client's visitors & employees; checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business);
• Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic;
• Checks parking permits & issues traffic tickets as necessary;
• Assists other police officers in apprehending, arresting & processing criminal violators;
• Files affidavits;
• Serves warrants & subpoenas;
  
  

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Option 1

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.

Option 2

• Or possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78 (D) of Ohio revised code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees. 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: Law Enforcement

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Agency Contact Name and Information

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletcher@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

May 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.84 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

HOURS MAY VARY/ROTATING

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Unit 2

Professional Skills

Responsiveness

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.