Certified Police Officer – Protect, Respond & Serve

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fayetteville, Georgia is seeking a Certified Police Officer to perform general law enforcement duties including patrols, responding to emergencies, and investigations. The role requires Post certification, a high school diploma, and Georgia peace officer credentials.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, protecting life and property, gathering and presenting evidence, and testifying in court. A valid Georgia driver’s license and successful drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Georgia state driver’s license – Class C. Satisfactory MVR. Possess Basic Peace Officer Certification through the State of Georgia.
• Pass employment physical examination including drug screening. Qualify annually with firearms.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls including calls for assistance, disturbance calls, and complaints of crimes; enforces federal, state, and local laws by performing warrant, felony, or misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary; and protects the civil rights of person in custody.
• Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public; renders advice on domestic disturbances; and assists citizens in need.
• Serves as first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of traffic and other accidents; assists fire and emergency medical services in treating and transporting victims.
• Patrols the City to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars; enforces laws and ordinances; protects life and property; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity; and watches for suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Secures and protects crime scenes by establishing boundaries; detaining victims, suspects, and witnesses; locating and identifying evidence; and briefing supervisors and investigators on their arrival.
• Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Reports buildings, homes, equipment, or vehicles that are not secured; ensures the safety and wellbeing of residents as well as employees on duty; and learns employee work patterns and alerts employees to possible suspects and crime prevention.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; routinely inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions.

Skills

Firearms

Report writing

Interviews

Emergency response

Public communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Peace Officer Certification

Job description

City of Fayetteville, Georgia is seeking a Certified Police Officer to perform general law enforcement duties including patrols, responding to emergencies, and investigations. The role requires Post certification, a high school diploma, and Georgia peace officer credentials.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, protecting life and property, gathering and presenting evidence, and testifying in court. A valid Georgia driver’s license and successful drug screening are required.