Police Officer Job at The Village of West Lafayette, West Lafayette, OH

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  • The Village of West Lafayette
  • West Lafayette, OH

Job Description

The Village of West Lafayette will be establishing a list of candidates for a full-time position as Police Officers

for the West Lafayette Police Department.

The Village of West Lafayette, founded in 1850, is approximately one (1) square mile in size with a live-in

population of approximately 2,400 people. The West Lafayette Police Department operates with one (1)

officer on-duty per shift; our response area includes everything within the village corporation, as well as

outside the village (when requested under a mutual aid agreement with the County Sheriff's Office).

Qualified candidates must be of good moral character and possess an excellent work ethic and serviceoriented

attitude. Requirements for this position will include:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED

  • Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license & good driving record

  • Must currently possess Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification

  • Must pass a criminal background check

Village benefits include Health Care (Employee participation), insurance (health, prescription, dental, vision,

and life), membership in a state pension program, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave accruals, and nine (9)

paid holidays a year. The Village picks up 5% of the 12 % employees' contribution to the Police and Fire

Pension. The Village pays 95% of the payroll deducted Healthcare coverage. Pay Scale ranges from $20.56 to

$23.83 an hour depending on years of service and experience.

Interested candidates must submit an application, cover letter, and resume to our office at the West Lafayette

Police Department, PO Box 151, West Lafayette, OH 43845. Applications are available in person at the

department or by email at chief@westlafayettevillage.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At the West Lafayette Police Department, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. The West Lafayette Police Department prohibits any employment decisions that are made on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, genetics, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or disability status as a covered veteran or any other legally protected group. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Tags

Full time, Live in, Work at office, Shift work

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