Police Officer
Salary: $57,699.20 Annually
Position Summary:
The Police Officer enforces federal, state, and local laws and protects life and property. This is a sworn position and will require the ability to perform basic patrol officer functions.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols an assigned zone in order to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations;
- Issues citations;
- Completes zone checks for assigned zones;
- Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others;
- Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents, crimes, and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, securing crime scenes, and performs basic crime scene processing;
- Performs preliminary investigative work to include taking pictures, collecting statements, and lifting fingerprints;
- Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives;
- Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary;
- Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists;
- Provides traffic direction and escort services as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings;
- Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary;
- Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports;
- Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment;
- Prepares and serves criminal warrants;
- Attends ongoing training classes as required;
- Performs Bailiff duties for Municipal Court.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
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