Police Officer

Jesup, GA
Jesup Police Department

Salary: $19.23

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a high school education or G.E.D., be 21 years of age, have no criminal record and meet the minimum physical fitness and medical requirements. Non- Certified Applicants will be required to pass the GPSTC Physical Agility Test (PAT) before they are admitted into the academy.
  • No Experience Required (corrections or military experience is preferred)
  • Must Have Valid Class C Driver’s License
  • Applicants must have good moral character as determined by investigation.
  • Person selected shall serve a 12-month probationary period.
  • Patrols assigned beat to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators: Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area.
  • Notes suspicious persons and establishments and reports to superior officer.
  • Reports hazards.
  • Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings. Renders first aid at accidents, and investigates causes and results of accident.
  • Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruption. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Warns or arrests persons violating animal ordinances. Issues tickets to traffic violators. Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.