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GoLawEnforcement.com

Patrol Officer Lateral Entry Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $77,939–$94,295/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Monroe, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$65,453 / year median in Ohio

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Job Description

Patrol Officer -

Lateral Entry Officer Job Type:

Full Time Monroe, OH Monroe Police Department Salary:

$77,939.00 - $94,295.00

Annually Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Patrol Officer performs general police duty work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Essential Functions:

Preserves the peace, protects life and property; enforces laws and ordinances of the City as well as applicable state and federal laws; responds to and takes action on complaints; responds to accidents, catastrophes and fire calls; watches for stolen cars and wanted or missing persons; answers criminal complaints and takes corrective action as required; conducts preliminary investigations; gathers and controls evidence; obtains witnesses; maintains records of investigations and performs follow-up investigations; writes reports. Patrols the Municipality; checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences to detect suspicious conditions; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints of suspicious activity. Reports to fire and accident scenes in assigned areas as directed, giving all possible assistance, including first aid. Performs control, prevention, and detection of crime; maintains order in crowds, parades, funerals, or other public gatherings; disperses unlawful assemblies. Directs traffic and enforces traffic regulations; uses radar to enforce speeding violations; administers intoxilyzer tests.

Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license. Must remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy. Must possess an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate. Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED); completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

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