Police Officer

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 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