Police Officer

Statesboro, City of (GA); Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Statesboro seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws and protect life and property. This sworn position will perform basic patrol officer functions.

Responsibilities include patrolling assigned zones, responding to calls, conducting preliminary investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, collecting evidence, arresting offenders, and providing first aid or CPR as needed. Required are a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver’s license; background checks and medical

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned zone to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations
• Responds to calls relayed by communications officers
• Conducts preliminary investigations including interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering information and evidence
• Performs basic crime scene processing and collects statements
• Arrests and processes offenders, including fugitives
• Provides first aid/CPR to victims and assists motorists
• Drives and maintains patrol car, equipment, and uniform
• Attends ongoing training and performs Bailiff duties for Municipal Court

Job description

The Police Officer enforces federal, state, and local laws and protects life and property. This is a sworn position and will require the ability to perform basic patrol officer functions.

• Patrols an assigned zone in order to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations;
• Issues citations;
• Completes zone checks for assigned zones;
• Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, 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 performs basic crime scene processing;
• Performs preliminary investigative work to include taking pictures, collecting statements, and lifting fingerprints;
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives;
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary;
• Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists;
• Provides traffic direction and escort services as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings;
• Testifies 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;

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License;

Applicants will be disqualified if they have a felony conviction, a family violence conviction, current illegal drug use, or tattoos/branding on the head, face, or ears. Tattoos to the neck/behind the ear will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation (includes the applicant's work history, criminal history, professional references, personal references, neighborhood references, and management of personal finances)
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Polygraph Exam
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical