Police Officer (Certified)
City of Newnan•Newnan, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Newnan Police Department is actively hiring experienced and dedicated Police Officers to serve our community, providing professional law enforcement services, while focusing on preserving the peace and enhancing the quality of life for citizens, businesses and visitors in Newnan. The Newnan Police Department is a State Certified agency and serves as a leader in the public safety community. We offer advanced training opportunities, rotating twelve-hour shifts, take home vehicles, modern equipment, specialized unit assignments, and a team-based work environment.
Requirements
- Georgia Basic Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Officer in good standing.
- Successfully complete pre-employment background check to include: Valid US driver's license free of suspensions or revocations Written Basic Aptitude Test Physical Abilities Test Background Investigation Psychological Screening Polygraph Examination Medical Physical and Drug Screening
- High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of basic police officer training program.
Responsibilities
- Patrol City of Newnan streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
- Prevent, detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.
- Respond to emergencies and investigate accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs and take appropriate law enforcement action.
- Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift.
- Prepare cases for testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
- Accurately complete required reports and records.
- Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances
- Coordinate and cooperate with other City departments, law enforcement agencies and other legal entities as needed and assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, plan available with no cost to employee
- Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use
- Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance options available
- Retirement benefits-10% into 401a account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accruals
- take home vehicles
- advanced training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
