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    • Utility Info
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    • Register to Vote
    • 2020 Census
    • Resident FAQ
  • Community
    • History
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Organizations
    • Local Schools
    • Calendar
  • Government
    • Carlisle Council
    • Agendas & Minutes
    • State of the Village
    • Ordinances
    • Charter
    • Committees
    • Boards & Commissions
    • Comprehensive Plan
  • Business
    • Economic Development
    • Site Selection
    • Request a Visit
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Employment

current openings
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Police Officer Eligibility List

The Municipality of Carlisle is seeking applications for a Police Officer Eligibility List. Click below for position description, as well as information on how to apply.
Position Description
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This is specialized work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances for the City of Carlisle and the State of Ohio in the City of Carlisle’s Police Department. An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining law and order and performing related assignments such as traffic control, criminal investigations, and crime prevention. Duties are performed under the limited direction of the Lieutenant.

EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of police and office equipment, including: personal and laptop computers, national and regional crime information computers, video and photography equipment, firearms, communication equipment, media equipment, police vehicles, and general office equipment. The primary work site is the City of Carlisle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties that may be found in all positions in this class.
  • Patrols the city or assigned area by operating a vehicle, prevents or discovers commission of crimes, searches for suspicious activity or situations, apprehends criminals, and enforces motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
  • Uses radar/lidar equipment to conduct traffic enforcement.
  • Conducts traffic stops of vehicles when violations are observed, verifies driver's license and vehicle registration data, advises driver of safe driving practices, and issues citations or makes arrests as warranted. 
  • Assists citizens with problems, including but not limited to, lost children, injured or sick persons, animal bites, civil and domestic disputes, locked doors, traffic complaints, and abandoned vehicles.
  • Performs daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
  • Refers individuals to appropriate social service agencies when necessary.
  • Investigates vehicle crashes, extracts victims, provides emergency aid, gathers evidence, records observations and statements of witnesses and victims, requests assistance from other officers or agencies as needed, directs the removal of the vehicles involved, and ensures the area is clear.
  • Prepares and reviews all necessary reports and records; performs other administrative duties as required. 
  • Prepares criminal, traffic, and civil cases and testifies in court when necessary.
  • Interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, and prisoners to obtain information about crimes.
  • Secures found, confiscated, and evidentiary property, safeguarding the property to either return to the owner or present as evidence in a court of law.
  • Pursues, apprehends, searches, and arrests subjects using appropriate force, advises suspects of their rights, transports subjects to the appropriate areas, books criminals into jail.
  • Serves arrest warrants.
  • Transports prisoners.
  • Conducts vacation house checks.
  • Responds to mutual-aid requests from surrounding jurisdictions; assists medic units as necessary.
  • Performs uniformed patrol duties.
  • Performs detective work on open cases.
  • Enforces all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
  • Provides security and patrols during special events, including parades and high school sporting events.
  • Provides emergency weather assistance.
  • Performs civic functions by providing public education and crime prevention information at community organization events; provides other public safety information or activities as needed in local neighborhoods.
  • Responds to complaints from citizens.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, fellow employees, other city employees, the media, and the general public.
  • Ability to perform both routine and specialized patrol tasks with skill and competence.
  • Ability to coordinate activities with various outside agencies, including other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and methods; thorough knowledge of police administration methods and practices and of local police department rules and regulations.
  • Thorough knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances, particularly those pertaining to arrest and evidence.
  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
  • Considerable knowledge of the techniques necessary to conduct criminal investigations, including evidence collection, obtaining witnesses, making arrests, and performing follow-up investigations.
  • Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written directions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and perform other necessary clerical and/or administrative duties.
  • Ability to interpret actions or spoken words to produce a response.
  • Ability to understand reactions or people.
  • Ability to conduct research, particularly pertaining to state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to reports events, incidents, and situations correctly and concisely and in chronological order.
  • Ability to adjust verbal tone to various situations or people.
  • Ability to improvise solutions to situations that do not have standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to accurately remember important details or concepts.
  • Ability to recognize or identify the existence of a problem; recognize the elements of a problem or situation or criminal activity.
  • Ability to visualize objects and persons; utilize sensory perceptions such as hearing, smelling, and feeling.
  • Ability to distinguish colors of fleeing suspects’ clothing, car, etc.
  • Skill in effective time management and the ability to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to perform a task in the presence of distracting, stimulating, or monotonous conditions.
  • Ability to adhere to protocol under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to physically restrain people.
  • Thorough knowledge of city geography and population patterns.
  • Skill in the use and care of firearms.
  • Skill in dealing firmly, tactfully, and courteously with the general public.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to physically protect themselves and others.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Ability to work under the limited direction of the Lieutenant.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
  • Possess OPOTA Basic Police Certificate or currently be in an academy.
  • Must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain promptly, a valid Ohio Class “D” Driver's License or Commercial Driver’s License as required.
  • Satisfactory completion of all state required training.
  • Must be in good physical condition, i.e. ability to pass all required physical exams and drug testing as required by the State of Ohio and/or the City of Carlisle.
  • Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary.

Employment Status: Full-time
Starting Salary:  $40,102/yr - $19.28/hr
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.
How To Apply
​Applications are available for download in the Documents section of this page, or at the Municipality of Carlisle Town Hall, 760 Central Ave, Carlisle OH 45005 between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Return completed application packet, copy of high school diploma/GED and OPOTA Basic Police Certificate to the same address by 4:00 pm on Monday 11/27/17.

​Selected applicants will undergo physical fitness examination, extensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological exam, and post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test.

A required written exam will be given on Saturday 12/2/17 at 9:00am at Carlisle Town Hall 760 Central Ave Carlisle Ohio. Check-in at 8:30am. $20 cash test fee and Photo ID is required.  Required physical agility test will follow written exam.

​EOE

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Volunteer Firefighter

The Municipality of Carlisle is currently accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. Download the application here.

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Service Worker I
The Municipality of Carlisle is currently seeking applications for Service Worker I.
Click below for position description and to learn how to apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Municipality of Carlisle is seeking applications for a fulltime Service Worker I. This is a semi-skilled position in the Municipality of Carlisle’s Service Department.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of, or ability to obtain promptly, a valid Ohio Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull items up to 75 pounds on routine basis.
• Must be in good physical condition, i.e. ability to pass all required physical exams and drug testing ability to work other than normal business hours, such as evenings and weekends and various shifts.

Download the full job announcement here.
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Submit resume, Employment Application (may be found at: Carlisleoh.org/jobs), and any other supporting materials (references, letters of recommendation, education transcripts, etc), to:

Village of Carlisle
Attn: Finance Director
760 Central Ave.,
Carlisle, OH 45005

OR

email to rrushing@carlisleoh.org

Position is open until filled. The Municipality requires post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test.

Interviews
Applicants who meet the qualifications, knowledges, skills, and abilities outlined in the Job Description may be invited for an interview scheduled by and between the employer and applicant.

All positions within the Municipality of Carlisle are subject to a post-offer, which includes pre-employment screening, background check, physical, and reference check. Positions may be subject to a competency test to ensure ability to meet the qualifications, knowledges, skills and abilities outlined in the Job Description.

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Police Officer

The Municipality of Carlisle is currently seeking applications for full-time Police Officers. Click below for position description and to learn how to apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Municipality of Carlisle is accepting applications for full-time Police Officers. This is a specialized work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances for the Municipality of Carlisle and the State of Ohio in the Municipality of Carlisle’s Police Department.  An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining law and order and performing related assignments such as traffic control, criminal investigations, and crime prevention.  Duties are performed under the limited direction of the Police Chief.

Minimum application requirements:  
  • 21 years of age
  • United States Citizen
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess valid OPOTA Basic Police Certificate at time of hire
  • Must hold current Ohio police commission, or ability to be commissionable upon appointment per the discretion of
    the Police Chief

Download the full job announcement here.
How to apply

 All interested applicants must have completed a required entrance examination with the National Testing Network by January 29, 2021.
  • Information regarding location, test dates and test fees by the National Testing Network can be found at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
  • Register with National Testing Network and select Carlisle Police Department as your department of interest.
  • Select your preferred local testing facility.  Note:  The computer-based examination is only offered on selected dates and at selected testing facilities.  Applicants are encouraged to register early with the National Testing Network to ensure that they are able to complete the test by the required deadline.

Complete the Municipality of Carlisle Police Application (may be found at:  www.carlisleoh.org/jobs) and submit to:


Municipality of Carlisle
Attn:  Finance Director
Central Avenue
Carlisle, Ohio 45005

OR

Email to rrushing@carlisleoh.org
 
Applicants must complete the National Network Testing entrance examination and submit a complete application packet by January 29, 2021.

Applicants who meet the qualifications, knowledges, skills, and abilities outlined in the Job Description may be contacted to participate in a required physical fitness examination, interview scheduled by and between the employer and applicant, extensive background investigation, polygraph, and psychological exam.

A post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug test will be administered as a condition of candidate hire. 

Position is open until filled.
documents
The Municipality of Carlisle is always accepting applications from qualified individuals, regardless if there are openings. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the submission date. Click on the link below to download the current application.
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General Application

​Police Officer Application
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