Police Officer (Certified)

Starkville, MS
Starkville Police Department

Salary: $45000.00 – $52000.00 / Year

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce laws and ordinances of the municipality.
  • Provide service and assistance to the public in non-law enforcement situations.
  • Respond to calls and complaints involving criminal and non-criminal incidents.
  • Admin­ister first aid at the scene of an accident.
  • Conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investiga­tions.
  • Interview wit­nesses and gathering evidence and informa­tion.
  • Direct traffic.
  • Issue traffic and parking citations; speaking to school, civic, and church groups.
  • Operate motor vehicles.
  • Write and file reports.
  • Perform related tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or state-recognized equivalent.
  • Experience: Satisfactory prior work (job) experience, if applicable, and good moral character.
  • License: Must possess a valid driver’s license acceptable MVR.