POLICE OFFICER
Department: Police DepartmentStarting Pay: $27.87 per hour for certified officersPosition Status: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Includes evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required The City of Tybee Island is accepting applications for a Police Officer to join our Police Department. This position protects lives and property, enforces criminal and traffic laws, prevents and detects crime, and preserves the public peace. The City is currently accepting applications from Georgia POST-certified applicants as well as individuals seeking employment through our Cadet program.
Our community-focused department offers a team atmosphere, state-of-the-art equipment, opportunities for professional growth, and a unique and challenging work environment. This position is ideal for someone who exercises sound judgment, remains calm under pressure, and is committed to serving residents, businesses, and visitors through professional, respectful interactions. Essential Job Functions
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Patrols City streets, neighborhoods, businesses, and beaches to deter criminal activity, enforce laws and ordinances, and identify safety concerns.
- Responds to calls involving domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, missing persons, animal complaints, medical and fire emergencies, and other requests for assistance.
- Conducts preliminary investigations by interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses; gathering information and evidence; and securing crime scenes.
- Apprehends, arrests, processes, and transports offenders and serves criminal warrants.
- Enforces traffic laws, issues citations, investigates traffic accidents, and provides traffic direction and escort services.
- Provides assistance and backup to other officers and emergency service personnel, including administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Conducts security checks of businesses, licensed establishments, and other properties.
- Participates in special assignments and investigations, including those involving juveniles, child abuse, and sex crimes, as assigned.
- Completes accurate and timely incident reports, accident reports, and other required documentation.
- Testifies in court and other judicial proceedings.
- Participates in community outreach and makes presentations to schools, civic organizations, and other community groups.
- Inspects and maintains assigned patrol vehicles, uniforms, equipment, and other City property.
- Attends required training and maintains necessary certifications.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses & Certifications
- Current Georgia POST certification and ability to meet applicable requirements of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
- Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle or equipment operated.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate should have or be able to develop:
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure requirements, City ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of criminal and traffic investigation techniques, evidence collection, and interviewing procedures.
- Knowledge of court procedures and requirements for providing testimony.
- Knowledge of City streets, geography, and emergency-response locations.
- Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques.
- Ability to safely operate police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, and other law enforcement tools.
- Ability to apply appropriate restraint techniques consistent with training and departmental policy.
- Ability to assess situations, recognize hazards, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Ability to communicate clearly, prepare accurate reports, and interact professionally with coworkers and the public.
- Ability to use computers and related software for data entry, report writing, and other law enforcement functions.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a public safety team.
Special Requirements This position requires availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, including responding to emergencies as needed.
Benefits
The City of Tybee Island offers an excellent benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:
- City-funded GMEBS pension with no employee contribution
- Additional retirement income through the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund (POAB), with contributions paid by the City
- Georgia First Responder PTSD Benefit
- Medical plan options with the City paying most of the premium, up to 100%
- City HSA contributions for eligible employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave
- City-provided uniforms and state-of-the-art equipment
- Take-home vehicles for Police Officers in accordance with City policy
- Training, professional-development opportunities, and opportunities for growth
- Robust employee wellness program
- Free individual YMCA membership and two free Tybee Island parking passes
How to Apply Interested applicants should complete an employment application through the City of Tybee Island’s employment website: https://www.cityoftybee.org/jobs
Next Steps:
After submitting your initial City application, please begin the next phase of the application process by completing the Police Department’s next-step application. To find it, look at the Job Details section located at the top right of this posting. Under Attached Files, you will find the Police Department application as a PDF. You do not need to complete the Police Department application before submitting your initial City application. Applying through this posting will get your information to the hiring manager while giving you time to complete the next step. A member of the Police Department will be available to answer any questions as you work through the application. Once you have completed the Police Department application and gathered copies of all required documentation, please bring your completed application and documents to: Human Resources DepartmentCity of Tybee Island403 Butler AvenueTybee Island, GA 31328 -- EOE and Drug Free Workplace We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other legally protected status.
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