Certified Police Officer

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Police officer is expected to perform field duties relating to response to emergencies, general and directed patrol, investigation of crimes and other incidents, traffic enforcement and control, assisting in crime prevention activities, and other law enforcement services and duties as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgment, and discretion is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform supervisory tasks in a community oriented, problem solving approach to policing.

Essential Functions:

• Follow and promote Policy & Procedures of the City of Jackson.
• Ensures that the department offers and maintains an effective and positive Community Oriented Policing philosophy for the purpose of maintaining the highest possible credibility level within the City.
• Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Ensures the compliance of quality customer services to the public and internal City departments and employees.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, interviews witnesses, complainants, victims hazardous conditions which might endanger the public.
• Maintains order at public gatherings by using crowd control techniques.
• Participates in undercover and surveillance operations as requested.
• Respond to calls for service within assigned areas or any other area within the City directed.
• Participates in traffic control activities and accident investigations; conducts traffic collision and towed vehicle reports.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Never been convicted of a Felony.
• Must be a citizenof the United States.
• Must meet/pass department’s psychological and background requirements.
• Must pass an annual fit for duty physical and/or physical abilities test.
• Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.
• Must be able to be bonded and pass a credit check.
• Possession of Georgia POST certification.
• Completion of POST-approved in-service training hours each year.
• Meet and maintain the departmental firearms qualifications standards.
• Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) certified.
• Completion of specialty schools or training programs as required by the Patrol Commander.
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.