Police Officer [4542026- 1]

Rome Floyd Chamber; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Major Medical

Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation- Annually

Paid Sick

Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office in Rome, Georgia seeks an entry-level deputy to enforce laws, protect life and property, and serve the public.

The role involves high visibility patrols, investigations, warrants, roadside safety, and emergency response. A valid driver’s license and Georgia POST certification are required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a Georgia POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all County and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations to protect life and property.
• Maintains high visibility by patrolling assigned areas and observing for problem areas and citizens in need.
• Investigates reported crimes, interviews victims and witnesses, processes crime scenes, and submits evidence to the crime lab.
• Obtains warrants and conducts searches; locates missing persons.
• Responds to emergencies and mediates disputes, advising rights.
• Conducts road blocks and roadside sobriety tests; ensures roadways are clear of hazards.
• Operates a motor vehicle and law enforcement equipment as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to protect life and property, respond to the needs of the general public, deter criminal activity within the community, enforce all local, state and federal statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations, and perform investigations, special details and specific assignments.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all County and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, both traffic and criminal, in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security.
• Maintains high visibility by patrolling assigned area, County streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure security; makes observations for problem areas and citizens in need.
• Investigates reported crimes; interviews and obtains statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants; processes crime scenes; gathers, prepares, and submits evidence to crime lab.
• Obtains warrants; performs various types of search operations; locates missing persons.
• Responds to dispatched communications; responds to emergency calls and calls for assistance; mediates disputes and advises rights.
• Conducts road blocks; administers roadside field sobriety tests; identifies wanted persons/vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.
• Operates a motor vehicle, law enforcement equipment, a personal computer, general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must possess or obtain and maintain a certification as Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) law enforcement officer.

• Health/Major Medical
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Contact Information : floydcountyga.gov/jobs