Police Officer - Glynn County BOC

Glynn, County of (GA); Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Glynn County, GA is seeking a police officer to enforce laws, patrol zones, and respond to emergencies. The role includes preliminary investigations, interviews, and pursuit of suspects as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, U.S. citizenship, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and certification through POST within 12 months. Non-certified hires may see a pay reduction until certification is obtained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with eligible options listed.
• Be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must become Georgia P.O.S.T. certified within twelve months of employment.
• Non-certified hires may face a 5% pay reduction until certification.
• Pass psychological and physical examinations and departmental field training.

Responsibilities

• Enforces codes, laws and regulations to protect life and property.
• Patrols designated areas and responds to dispatch calls.
• Prevents crime, issues citations, and pursues suspects when needed.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Performs duties during emergencies, including field sobriety tests and searches.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Criminal Justice

P.O.S.T. Pre Service Graduate Certification

P.O.S.T. Certified law enforcement officer in the State of Georgia

Three years of accountable work history

Two years of military experience (honorable discharge)

Two years experience as a Police Officer in another jurisdiction

Job description

Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. This classification is part of the broad-band compensation plan. Duties listed may not be performed by all incumbents, and level may be assigned in accordance with the skills and proficiencies demonstrated by the incumbent.

• Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (including traffic, criminal and civil) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
• Patrols designated areas Patrols designated areas.
• Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers.
• Prevents/discovers commission of crime; issues citations; pursues fleeing suspects; apprehends, arrests, and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders; conducts searches of suspects or arrestees.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of complaints or incidents; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and records statements.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters. Enforces vehicle operating laws, parking laws, and DUI laws; conducts field sobriety tests; uses visual observation and radar/laser speed detection units to enforce speed laws.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is required supplemented by one of the following:

• Three years of accountable work history
• Two years of military experience (requires honorable discharge)
• Two years experience as a Police Officer in another jurisdiction
• Associates degree in Criminal Justice
• P.O.S.T. Pre Service Graduate Certification
• P.O.S.T. Certified law enforcement officer in the State of Georgia

Special Requirements:

In addition, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Possess a valid state issued driver's license.
• Must become Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified within twelve months of employment if not certified when hired.
• Non-certified applicants must pass the Physical Agility Test prior to employment and within 30 days before attending the academy.
• Pass a Psychological examination.
• Pass a Physical examination.
• Successfully complete the Departmental Field Training Program.
• Have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude or convictions of domestic violence or domestic violence related offences.

Non-certified new hire pay will be reduced by 5% until certification is obtained.

Work schedule is 40 hours per week which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.