Police Officer (Certified)

City of Newnan•Newnan, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Advanced training opportunities
Take home vehicles
Modern equipment
Specialized unit assignments
Team-based work environment
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