Certified Police Officer

Police Officer Certified (Certification from any state & Certified Military Police)

Hiram Police Department

City of Hiram GA

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Hiram Police Department is actively hiring experienced and dedicated Police Officers to serve our community by maintaining law and order, protecting members of the public and their properties, preventing crime and improving citizens’ quality of life. The goal is to achieve community safety and crime reduction.

The Hiram Police Department is a State Certified agency and serves as a leader in the public safety community. We offer advanced training opportunities, twelve-hour shifts, take home vehicles, and equipment the meets and exceeds the industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
• Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
• Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
• Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
• Follow rules, guidelines and protocols
• Conduct initial investigations
• Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
• Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
• Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
• Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
• Coordinate operations with other emergency services
• Attend and provide evidence in court

Skills

• Proven working experience in law enforcement preferred but not required
• Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
• Working knowledge of interrogation techniques and scene management
• Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices
• Adequate interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Sound judgement along with effective decision making skills
• Conflict resolutions and problem solving skills
• Responsibility, dependability, honesty and integrity
• Willing to submit to extensive medical and criminal background checks
• Willing to submit to a polygraph and psychological exam
• Valid driving license
• High school degree or GED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.22 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person