Certified Police Officer

Saint Marys, GA
Saint Marys Police Department

Open Until Filled

Position Summary:

Advanced level position responsible for performing law enforcement work to protect life and property, prevent the commission of crimes and preserve peace by functioning as a certified Georgia peace officer in the department.

As a municipal organization, the City of St. Marys is an emergency provider of services. Some emergency situations, including weather related emergencies, may necessitate City of St. Marys employees to assist in areas of work which may not be directly related to the employees specific job function, but which will be within the physical capabilities, training, and skills of the employee.

Essential Functions:

  • Work on rotating shifts as assigned by the Division Commander; ability to work irregular or unscheduled shifts or assignments as needed.
  • Maintains law and order and protects lives and property, including: patrolling assigned zone; making security checks; responding to calls; investigating nature of complaints; serving as mediator between parties; detecting and apprehending law violators; issuing citations, warnings, etc.; generating reports and completing forms; and locating defendants and serving warrants.
  • Conducts and prepares investigations of vehicle accidents; renders aid to injured persons; requests other assistance; directs traffic; investigates serious injury and fatality crashes; draws diagrams; determines cause and writes citations and reports reflecting same.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations of crimes against people and property and investigates illegal drug activities, including: responding to citizens’ complaints of illegal activity; opening cases; gathering information; recruiting and maintaining informants; obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants; tracing and recovering stolen property; assisting other divisions and agencies; conducting interviews; arresting offenders; fingerprinting and photographing offenders; completing various reports and forms; and performing surveillance operations.
  • Responds to crime scenes; identifies, collects, marks and preserves physical evidence; photographs crime scene; lifts fingerprints and makes composites.
  • Prepares for and testifies in judicial proceedings.
  • Presents crime prevention and safety programs to schools and other organizations, including: scheduling classes; ordering books and supplies; preparing lessons and handouts; teaching classes; and planning special events, meetings, graduations, fund raisers, etc., related to programs.
  • Coordinates auxiliary force activities, including: planning, preparing and supervising training, meetings, civic projects and fund-raising functions and conducting interviews and background checks of applicants.
  • Assists other officers or agencies by responding to calls and serving as backup.
  • May respond to fires.
  • Provides traffic directions and escort for events; transports prisoners/witnesses.
  • Provides assistance to motorists.
  • May serve on special squads/teams.
  • Performs maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment; inspects and tests equipment to assure safety.
  • Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED;
  • One year of experience at the rank of Police Officer I with the City of St. Mary’s Police Department; or,
  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job;
  • Required NIMS and ICS certifications;
  • Valid Driver’s License;
  • Basic POST Peace Officer Certification;
  • Firearms Certification;
  • First Aid/CPR Certification (desirable).