Police Safety Associate

Police Safety Associate

Salary

$15.60 - $21.96 Hourly

Location

Police Headquarters - 801 S. 8th Street, Hamilton, OH

Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Job Number

00773

Department

Public Safety

Division

Police

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:45 AM Eastern

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General Description

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

This is a temporary part-time position which includes general office and field work requiring skills in the particular area of assignment. Examples of general work would include communicating with the public at the police desk, answering general police questions over the telephone, computer work, conducts inspections, placing traffic signs in the community, assisting with prisoner paperwork, assisting various police sections with general tasks, clerical work, and maintaining the police building.

Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of appointment and should be interested in a career in Law Enforcement. Consistent with the work assignment and level of responsibility, candidates must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.

Essential Job Functions

• Makes building inspections and records data accurately based upon observations;
• Prepares reports or tabulations based upon requests from various sections;
• May perform organizational tasks using computer programs;
• May perform tasks involved in equipment organization;
• May do data entry for police related classes;
• Performs related work as required. Instill confidence in the police team and the customers and stakeholders;
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and communicates effectively;
• Provides accurate information;
• Employs City policies, practices, and philosophies in accomplishing tasks.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

• Advanced skill in the particular area where utilization is required;
• Skilled knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment, including the use of computers and of engineering and/or domain-specific knowledge;
• Ability to learn department and City-wide procedures and standard policies;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, supervisory personnel and the general public;
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces, outdoors in all types of weather, etc. as required by position;
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing;

Training/Education/Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age of 18 at the time of appointment;
• Must be enrolled in high school or a high school graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement;
• Must possess ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks;
• Must possess a valid drivers license;
• Must have the ability to work weekends and various hours on a part-time basis as needed.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Years Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employees annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plans trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.

01

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently enrolled in high school?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you available to work weekends and various hours on a part-time basis as needed?

• Yes
• No

06

Explain your interest in law enforcement.

07

Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and its imperative that we have a valid email address.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hamilton, Ohio

Address Human Resources Department

345 High Street - 3rd Floor

Hamilton, Ohio, 45011

Website http://www.hamilton-city.org