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| Job Title: | Patrol Officer |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: |
$26,413.72 Annually |
| Job Type: | FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED |
| Location: | DOUGHERTY COUNTY, ALBANY, GEORGIA, Georgia |
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| Employee in this position is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crimes, and protecting life and property within limits of Dougherty County. Employee reports to the Sergeant. | |
| Essential Tasks: | |
| The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Patrols designated area; enforces traffic laws; issues traffic citations; investigates traffic accidents; conducts motor vehicle traffic stops; redirects and controls traffic flow when necessary. Investigates criminal/civil complaints; makes arrests when necessary; completes incident/accident reports; completes daily activity sheet; assists citizens with animal control complaints. Operates emergency vehicles; uses hand-held and vehicle radio and communication equipment; uses radar equipment. May monitor school building and grounds and investigate school-based criminal activity; interact with students; conference with parents. May escort funeral processions. May conduct dug abuse surveillance testing of probationers. |
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| Minimum Qualification: | |
| For this law enforcement position applicants must be:
1. At least 21 years of age 2. United States citizen 3. High School graduate or equivalent (additional post high school coursework preferred); 4. Certified or eligible to become certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act within six months of employment. 5. Able to clear background investigation; and 6. In proportion for height/weight standards. 7. Able to pass a job valid physical endurance test. NOTE: In addition to the completed County application, applicants for law enforcement vacancies must submit copies of:a) birth certificate, b) high school diploma or equivalent, c) valid Georgia's Driver's License, and d) DD214 military discharge (if applicable) at the time of application. Failure to submit the copies of the required documents at the time of application will result in non-consideration. PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND RETURN REQUIRED SUPPLEMENT PACKET FAX, U. S. MAIL, OR EMAIL. DOWNLOAD PACKET FROM www.dougherty.ga.us on the Employment Page |
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| Supplemental Information: | |
| ADA COMPLIANCE
Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE ACT OF 2005. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTION MUST PASS DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING. |
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