Police Officer Certified

Newnan, GA
Newnan Police Department

Salary: $57,330 – $73,000

Position Summary:

The Newnan Police Department is a State Certified agency and serves as a leader in the public safety community. We offer advanced training opportunities, rotating twelve-hour shifts, take home vehicles, modern equipment, specialized unit assignments, and a team-based work environment.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol City of Newnan streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
  • Prevent, detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.
  • Respond to emergencies and investigate accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs and take appropriate law enforcement action.
  • Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift.
  • Prepare cases for testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
  • Accurately complete required reports and records.
  • Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances
  • Coordinate and cooperate with other City departments, law enforcement agencies and other legal entities as needed and assigned.

Requirements:

  • Valid US driver’s license free of suspensions or revocations
  • Written Basic Aptitude Test
  • Physical Abilities Test
  • Background Investigation
  • Psychological Screening
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Medical Physical and Drug Screening
  • High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of basic police officer training program.