Patrol Officer

Union City, GA
Union City Police Department

Salary: $23.18 – $23.18 Hourly.

Essential Functions:

  • To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.
  • While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines.
  • Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
  • Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.
  • Receives and responds to dispatched calls; Investigate and take appropriate action on assigned calls;
  • Conducts security checks of businesses, parks, public building, industrial areas and residences;
  • Issues citations and/or makes arrests for violations of laws including traffic violations and local ordinances;
  • Prepares incident and accident reports;
  • Attends and testifies in various levels of court, including Superior, State, Juvenile, Administrative and Municipal, on cases investigated or reports written;
  • Provides assistance to the public as needed; provide information and guidance regarding victim’s rights; assess victims, rendering aid to the injured prior to EMS arrival;
  • Processes arrested persons following established procedures;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Associate’s degree preferred;
  • Valid Georgia Driver’s license;
  • US citizen;
  • At least 21 years of age;
  • Meets POST requirements for Peace Officer Certification and/or academy admittance pursuant to GA law;
  • Successful completion of the pre employment process which includes written exam, oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, polygraph evaluation, successful completion of Police Academy; equivalent combination of education and experience.