Police Officer I

National Police; Thomasville (GA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Thomasville, GA seeks a Police Officer to enforce state laws and city ordinances. You will patrol on foot and by car, arrest suspects, transport prisoners, and appear in court as needed.

The role requires meeting eligibility by state standards and a valid Georgia driver's license, with potential traffic control duties and community policing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Should be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
• Must be willing to submit to a voice stress analysis and submit to a psychological evaluation.
• Must be certified or capable of becoming certified under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Makes arrests of persons who violate Georgia criminal/traffic laws and City ordinances.
• Patrols specific beat on foot and in patrol car; checks doors, windows, and premises.
• Transports prisoners to jail or Police Department.
• Attends court as arresting officer.
• Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests when necessary.
• Directs traffic and may perform school crossing guard duties.
• Monitors traffic and issues citations for violators.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: $46,575.14 to $59,499.74

Position Summary:

Graduate of recognized Law Enforcement Academy.

Essential Functions:

• Makes arrests of persons who violate State of Georgia criminal/traffic laws and City of Thomasville ordinances.
• Patrols specific beat on foot and in patrol car. During patrol employee checks doors, windows, and premises of buildings.
• Transports prisoners to jail or Police Department.
• Attends court as arresting officer.
• Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests when necessary.
• Directs traffic and works school crossing guard duty on occasion.
• Monitors traffic and issues citations for violators.
• Attends fires or accidents in assigned area and gives all possible assistance to Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.
• Assists other officers as needed.
• Performs road checks for routine license/insurance checks.
• Completes all necessary reports to maintain police records.
• Monitors for automobile parking in restricted areas and issues citations to violators when necessary.
• Maintains law and order in crowds and attends parades, funerals, or other public gatherings.
• Operates two-way radio to dispatch patrol cars to the scene of a disturbance or crime.

Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Should be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
• Must be willing to submit to a voice stress analysis and submit to a psychological evaluation.
• Must be certified or capable of becoming certified under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license.