(a) There is hereby created the following positions in the Police Department, pursuant to R.C. 737.15 and 737.16:
(1) Chief of Police;
(2) Captain;
(3) Lieutenant;
(4) Sergeant; and
(5) Patrol Officer.
(b) The duties of such officers shall be as provided in R.C. 737.18 and 737.19 and further as provided by ordinance.
(c) The minimum hiring and testing practices for said positions shall be as follows:
(1) Patrol Officer: Will be required to complete the following:
A. Possess a State Certificate from Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy School.
B. Local test, arrest.
C. Interview with Chief of Police, Mayor.
D. Initially appointed by Mayor and approved by Council.
E. Six months probation, final recommendation by Mayor, confirmed by Council.
F. Doctor’s physical exam if not on file with this department.
G. Drug screen test if not on file with this department.
H. Psychological examination.
I. Truth verification.
(2) Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain: Will be required to complete the following:
A. Local test, arrest.
B. Interview with Chief of Police, Mayor.
C. Initially appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Council.
D. Six months probation, final recommendation by Mayor, confirmed by Council.
E. Psychological examination.
F. Truth verification.
G. Drug screen test.
(3) Chief of Police. Will be required to complete the following:
A. Interview with Mayor.
B. Initially appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Council
C. Local test.
D. Psychological examination.
E. Truth verification.
(d) The minimum hiring and testing practices for the positions of dispatchers shall be as follows:
Dispatcher: Will complete the following:
A. General knowledge test conducted at local level.
B. Interview with Chief of Police, Mayor.
C. Drug screen test.
D. Initially appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Council.
(Ord. 1980. Passed 8-9-04.)
(e) The Village Police Department shall be comprised of the following departments:
(1) Commissioned Unit. The Commissioned Unit shall consist of full-time police officers and part-time police officers, as follows:
A. One (1) Chief of Police; and
B. Police officers as determined by the Mayor and Village Council as are adequate to meet the needs of the Village, who shall occupy the various positions set forth in subsection (a) hereof.
(Ord. 2687. Passed 6-10-19.)
(2) Reserve/Auxiliary Unit. The Reserve/Auxiliary Unit shall consist of volunteer, commissioned and non-commissioned individuals acting as a support unit and in a support capacity to the Village of Sheffield Police Department. The number of individuals comprising the Reserve/Auxiliary Unit may vary depending upon the needs of the Village of Sheffield Police Department, as determined by the Chief of Police and the Safety Director.
(3) Dispatch/Communications Unit. The Dispatch/Communications Unit shall be comprised as follows:
A. One (1) Full-time Dispatch Supervisor;
B. Three (3) Full-time dispatchers; and
C. Part-time dispatchers, as determined by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 1980. Passed 8-9-04.)