Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant or higher rank, this employee is assigned to the Police Academy for training to become a Police Officer. Initial training at the Academy is for a minimum of 28 weeks. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy curriculum, Police Recruits will graduate and be classified as Police Officers (pay will increase to a minimum of $26.80/hour) and be assigned to a patrol unit for the purpose of protecting life and property, crime prevention, enforcing laws and ordinances, arresting violators, making forcible arrests if necessary, investigating accidents and complaints, securing evidence, and preserving the peace within an assigned beat (geographical unit). Performs related duties as required.

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which must be possessed.)

TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE RECRUIT:
Skill and ability to:
Read, spell, and communicate orally and in writing.
Evaluate potentially volatile situations and to deal effectively with people.
Follow orders and directives.

TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE OFFICER:
Knowledge of:
Federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances.
Police Department Procedures Manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures.
The proper care and use of police equipment.
Geographic areas of the city.
Reporting procedures for the Police Division.
Interrogation and interview techniques.
Procedures regarding the use of force.

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). NOTE: College is preferred but not required.
Other Requirements:
Must successfully complete a physical ability tests at various phases of the process.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination.
Must satisfactorily complete a behavior assessment evaluation.
Applicants must be free from alcohol and drug dependency and possess emotional stability due to the sensitive and stressful nature of this position.
Applicants must be free from felony convictions.
Must successfully complete the Cincinnati Police Academy training program.
Must be age 21 by the time of appointment to Police Officer.
Must successfully pass state certification as a police officer.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must live in in one of the following Counties at time of appointment:
Ohio – Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont
Kentucky – Kenton, Campbell, Boone
Indiana – Dearborn, Franklin
Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities, and conditions such as adverse weather and armed and dangerous persons.

Positions in the Police Recruit and Police Officer classification require physical elements such as: physical fitness training, including heavy lifting, running, completing various drills, tactical maneuvers and weapons exercises.

Working Conditions: Upon Academy graduation, employees may be assigned to work on a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Officers will be assigned to a Police District at the discretion of the Police Department. Employees in this classification may be subjected to vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, infectious diseases, criminal suspects and jail inmates.