P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer

Public Servants Making A Difference!

Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community?

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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;

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; and
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification.

Additional Information

Applicants will be disqualified if they have a felony conviction, a family violence conviction, current illegal drug use, or tattoos/branding on the head, face, or ears. Tattoos to the neck/behind the ear will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation (includes the applicant's work history, criminal history, professional references, personal references, neighborhood references, and management of personal finances)
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Polygraph Exam
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position).
The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace.
The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.