P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY This position performs police work involving the protection of life and property the enforcement of laws and the investigation of crime. An incumbent in this position may be designated ?Senior Police Officer. MAJOR DUTIES ? Answers calls relayed by a dispatcher to include: domestic disputes burglaries suspicious subjects traffic accidents etc. ? Patrols assigned geographical areas of the city in order to monitor businesses residences and public areas. ? Writes reports and completes forms including incident and accident reports. ? Apprehends and cites traffic law violators; directs traffic in congested areas as needed. ? Provides first aid and CPR as needed. ? Testifies in judicial proceedings when necessary. ? Assists other departmental units and other law enforcement agencies as requested. ? Secures and preserves the scenes of crimes and fatal traffic accidents until appropriate support units arrive and assists with investigation. ? Performs public service duties such as assisting lost and stranded motorists entering locked cars providing transportation to citizens in need etc. ? Arrests and takes prisoners into custody; processes persons arrested. ? Inspects weapons and patrol car; monitors patrol car maintenance. ? Performs related duties as assigned. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK ? The work consists of related duties in the enforcement of local state and federal laws. ? Potentially dangerous and life threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the position. ? The purpose of this position is to participate in law enforcement activities. ? Successful performance contributes to the efficiency of department operations. ? During emergencies and disaster affecting the city and county may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION ? Must have a Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. ? Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or GED. ? Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of a field training program or having had a similar position for one to two years.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver ? ?s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. ? Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.Possession of or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC certification. The City of Pooler is a Drug-Free workplace. The City of Pooler does not discriminate on the basis of race religion nationality gender sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran/military status and other statuses protected by Federal or State laws. Application Special Instructions Provide P.O.S.T Certification Apply Job!