Certified Police Officer

Fayetteville, GA
Fayetteville Police Department

Salary: $56,667.00

Position Summary:

This position is a certified police officer position, as required by Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Act, in general law enforcement work responsible for protecting life/ property and enforcing laws/ordinances. Work involves routine patrol work, responding to emergency calls and alarms, addressing citizen complaints, conducting preliminary investigations, completing special detail assignments, and performing administrative duties.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls including calls for assistance, disturbance calls, and complaints of crimes; enforces federal, state, and local laws by performing warrant, felony, or misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary; and protects the civil rights of person in custody.
  • Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public; renders advice on domestic disturbances; and assists citizens in need.
  • Serves as first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of traffic and other accidents; assists fire and emergency medical services in treating and transporting victims.
  • Patrols the City to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars; enforces laws and ordinances; protects life and property; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity; and watches for suspicious persons or vehicles.
  • Secures and protects crime scenes by establishing boundaries; detaining victims, suspects, and witnesses; locating and identifying evidence; and briefing supervisors and investigators on their arrival.
  • Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases.
  • Reports buildings, homes, equipment, or vehicles that are not secured; ensures the safety and wellbeing of residents as well as employees on duty; and learns employee work patterns and alerts employees to possible suspects and crime prevention.
  • Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; routinely inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Education and Experience: Requires High School diploma or equivalent. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Licenses or Certifications: Valid Georgia state driver’s license – Class C. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Possess Basic Peace Officer Certification through the State of Georgia.
  • Special Requirements: Pass employment physical examination including drug screening. Qualify -annually with firearms.