Patrol Officer: Protect, Investigate & Serve

City of Statesboro, GA; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Statesboro, GA is seeking a Police Officer to enforce federal, state, and local laws as a sworn public safety professional. The role involves patrols, investigations, traffic duties, and emergency response in the City of Statesboro, GA.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and completion of the required background checks and training. Candidates must meet statutory eligibility for municipal law enforcement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
• Equivalent training, education and/or experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned zone to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Issues citations and completes zone checks.
• Responds to calls including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents, crimes, and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, securing crime scenes, and performing basic crime scene processing.
• Performs preliminary investigative work including taking pictures, collecting statements, and lifting fingerprints.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives.
• Provides assistance and backup to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
• Testsifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Prepares and serves criminal warrants.
• Attends ongoing training classes as required.
• Performs Bailiff duties for Municipal Court.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent training/education/experience

Georgia Driver's License

Job description

The City of Statesboro, GA is seeking a Police Officer to enforce federal, state, and local laws as a sworn public safety professional. The role involves patrols, investigations, traffic duties, and emergency response in the City of Statesboro, GA.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and completion of the required background checks and training. Candidates must meet statutory eligibility for municipal law enforcement.