Patrol Officer Recruit (Pre-Test)

City of Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The Police Patrol Officer is responsible for a general duty of investigatory police work in the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, investigation of crimes, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of local, state and federal laws and ordinances.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older to be a Patrol Officer
• Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and to determine proper course of action to be taken with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare comprehensive reports.
• Some knowledge of general social problems in urban centers and of accepted methods of meeting such problems.
• Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Physical strength, agility and ability to pass physical fitness examination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess valid Mississippi driver’s license.
• Patrolman 2nd Class: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of six (6) months in the Patrolman recruit classification.
• Patrolman 1st Class: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of six (6) months in the Patrolman 2nd class classification.

Nice To Haves

• College or university level courses in law enforcement or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a specified beat on foot or police vehicle on an assigned shift to preserve law and order.
• Prevents and discovers the commission of crime and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.
• Answers calls and complaints involving fires, automobile accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses and collects evidence and information.
• Obtains witnesses, makes arrests and testifies as a witness in court.
• Investigates crimes; searches for and preserves evidence; questions suspects and witnesses; checks pawn shops; maintains surveillance over persons and places suspected of vice operations.
• Escorts prisoners to and from court; insures that prisoners are properly guarded, participates in the return of fugitives from outside the state or from other cities.
• Gives advice on laws, ordinances and general information to the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED