What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Job Opportunity position at City of Blakely?
Job Announcement
Position: Police Officer
The City of Blakely is seeking responsible Police Officers to maintain
law and order, protect members of the public and their property, reduce
and prevent crime, and foster community relations. The goal is to
achieve community safety and crime reduction.
Applications may be picked up at City Hall, the Police Dept. or online at
cityofblakely.net and returned with a resume attached to the Police
Department or mailed to the City of Blakely P.O. Box 350 Attn: Police
Dept.
Minimum Requirements (City Ordinance Section 13.3)
1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Be a citizen of the United States;
3. Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent;
4. Not have been convicted in any court of any crime, the punishment for which could have
been imprisonment in a federal or state prison or institution, nor shall such person have been
convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
5. Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to
disclose any criminal record;
6. Possess good moral character as determined by investigation under procedures
established by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council;
7. Be found, after examination by a licensed physician or surgeon, to be free from any
physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect such person’s exercising
of the powers or duties of a police officer;
8. Complete satisfactorily at least a basic certification course as required by Chapter 8 of Title
35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as amended from time to time. (If not currently
certified)
**The City of Blakely provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.**