(a) In addition to the full-time police provided for in Section 153.01, the Municipal Manager may employ special police as he or she believes necessary in the interest of public safety.
(Ord. 72-23T. Passed 4-4-72; Ord. 2018-05-S. Passed - -18.)
(b) Appointment of Special Police Officers.
(1) Special Police Officers shall be appointed to the Police Department, if vacancies occur, by the Municipal Manager from a list provided by the Police Chief. Candidates shall meet the following qualifications:
A. Be twenty-one years of age at time of appointment;
B. Be a "certified Police Officer" with the State of Ohio;
C. Pass a comprehensive background investigation and have no criminal convictions or extensive traffic history;
(Ord. 98-8T&S. Passed 3-3-98.)
D. Satisfactorily complete a psychological assessment by a licensed mental health professional;
(Ord. 03-21T&S. Passed 5-6-03.)
E. Pass a physical examination and drug screen;
F. Pass a physical agility evaluation; and
G. Pass an oral interview. Members of the Oral Board shall consist of qualified evaluators as selected by the Chief of Police and approved by the Municipal Manager.
(2) The Municipal Manager may select one of the top three names on the list for appointment.
(3) The successful candidate shall satisfactorily serve a twelve-month probationary period. At the end of the twelve months, he or she may be separated or, if his or her service was satisfactory to the Municipal Manager, appointed a Police Officer with the Police Department if vacancies exist. Special Police Officers shall be hired at a paid rate that reflects their experience and knowledge.
(Ord. 2014-08T&S. Passed 9-23-14.)