Police Officer – Patrol

Richmond Hill, GA
Richmond Hill Police Department

Salary: $24.58 – $25.60 per hour

Position Summary:
This position performs police work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crime.
Essential Functions:

  • Answers calls relayed by a dispatcher, to include: domestic disputes, burglaries, suspicious characters, traffic accidents, etc.
  • Patrols assigned geographical area of the city in order to monitor businesses, residences and public areas.
  • Writes reports and completes forms, including incident and accident reports.
  • Apprehends and cites traffic law violators; directs traffic in congested areas as needed.
  • Provides first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Executes search and arrest warrants.
  • Testifies in judicial proceedings when necessary.
  • Assists other departmental units and other law enforcement agencies as requested.
  • Secures and preserves the scenes of crimes and fatal traffic accidents until appropriate support units arrive and assists with investigation.
  • Performs public service duties, such as assisting lost and stranded motorists, entering locked cars, providing transportation to citizens in need, etc.
  • Arrests and takes prisoners into custody; processes persons arrested.
  • Inspects weapons and patrol car; monitors patrol car maintenance.
  • Assists with local school functions.
  • Provides courtroom security.
  • Participates in special duty assignments.
  • Performs related duties.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.