NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

17.3.1 Selection Process
NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT
17.3 – Special Assignments
Police Officers who meet minimum qualifications set by the Chief of Police shall be considered for
appointment for a special assignment or position. These special assignments/positions currently
include Detective, School Resource Officer (SRO), Canine Officer, and DARE Officer and may
include additional assignments in the future.
17.3.2 Special Assignments
Police Officers who are interested in being considered for a special assignment must meet the
minimum requirements. These minimum requirements may include:
17.3.3 Posting
At least three years of patrol experience
A sincere interest in the position
No serious disciplinary problems
When the Chief of Police has established a need or an opening exists for a special assignment
position, a job opening shall be posted in a conspicuous location within the Police Department
facility and emailed to all Police Department personnel. The posting/email shall inform
prospective candidates of the following:
17.3.4 Interview
Position being posted
Minimum qualifications, as applicable
Date and time written notification must be submitted to the Chief of Police
Brief job description
Those qualified candidates who have notified the Chief of Police in writing and/or via email will be
advised of the date and time of the interview(s). The Chief of Police shall interview and evaluate
each candidate according to criteria in the posting. Additional Police Department personnel,
including supervisors and officers currently in the special assignment, may participate in the
interview process. The Chief of Police will then rank each of the candidates according to their
interview and will select the top candidate from that list.
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