P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer

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.

• 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; 

• 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.

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