POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

City of Jonesboro • Jonesboro, GA

155d • $0 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Jonesboro is seeking a dynamic and grounded individual to serve as a Police Officer Recruit. As the county seat and economic heart of Clayton County, the City of Jonesboro population grows to over 10,000 during the day; however, right at 5,000 residents live within the city limits. Incorporated in 1859 as a Charter City, Jonesboro is a proud and inclusive community in which culture, art, history, education, placemaking, and innovation are valued. The ideal candidate will be public service-focused, community-oriented, and partnership-based, and will have experience working with a diverse population of engaged residents and businesses. The City of Jonesboro offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City, GMA Retirement, tuition reimbursement, take-home car, paid time off, and more. The salary range for this position upon completion of the law enforcement training academy is $53,472.84. In addition to the awesome salary package, the city offers incentives for new hires: $2,500.00 for Non-Certified Officers who successfully complete basic mandate and complete one year of continuous service with no disciplinary action.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a Georgia Peace Officer Standard Training Certification and be recertified annually.
• Must be able to successfully complete written examinations, background investigation, oral examination, graph examinations, and drug screening.
• Must be able to successfully complete a standard physical agility test, medical examination and drug screening, a polygraph examination, and psychological testing.
• Must be certified in the use of firearms.
• Valid Class M Georgia Driver's License.
• Must have good habits and moral character.
• Must be free of any felony convictions or sufficient misdemeanor convictions to evidence a pattern.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility
• Ability to interact successfully with a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Attend, participate, and successfully complete a P.O.S.T Certified Basic Academy, where you receive classroom and practical instruction on the criminal justice system.
• Learn to apply criminal and civil laws with particular reference to the laws of arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, and more.
• Learn police methods and procedures and act with integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, and strength of character in your work performance.
• Learn to react as a first responder, implement crime scene management, forensics, collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence, and more.
• Learn first aid, CPR, hazardous materials awareness, emergency management, and the Incident Command System.
• Learn the Community Oriented Policing philosophy, crime prevention, victimology/crisis intervention, cultural diversity/discrimination, and interacting with people with disabilities.
• Learn to use modern law enforcement equipment, communications devices, computers, and information systems.
• Assist in enforcing all local, state, and federal laws within the jurisdiction of unincorporated Chatham County and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.
• Use good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing needs and situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City
• GMA Retirement
• tuition reimbursement
• take-home car
• paid time off
• $2,500.00 for Non-Certified Officers who successfully complete basic mandate and complete one year of continuous service with no disciplinary action.

What This Job Offers

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