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Police Officer Certified.
Manchester Police Department
City of Manchester GA
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Manchester Police Department is actively hiring experienced and dedicated Police Officers to serve our community, providing professional law enforcement services while focusing on preserving the peace and enhancing the quality of life for citizens, businesses, and visitors in Manchester.
Patrol - K9 - SWAT - Detective - Narcotics
We offer advanced training opportunities, take-home vehicles, modern equipment, specialized unit assignments, and a team-based work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Patrol City of Manchester streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
- Prevent, detect, and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations and otherwise serve and protect.
- Respond to emergencies and investigate accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, and abuse of drugs and take appropriate law enforcement action.
- Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shifts.
- Prepare cases for testimony and testify in court proceedings.
- Accurately complete required reports and records.
- Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances
- Coordinate and cooperate with other City departments, law enforcement agencies, and other legal entities as needed and assigned.
Qualifications:
Georgia Basic Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Officer in good standing.
Complete pre-employment background check to include:
- Valid US driver's license free of suspensions or revocations
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Screening
- Polygraph Examination
- Medical Physical and Drug Screening
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of basic police officer training program.
- Base Pay Range $49,045 - $70,285
- Experience and Education Incentives
- Overtime and Special Assignments Available
Starting hourly rate based on experience, education, and higher-level certifications
The position is Full-time, non-exempt, and eligible for our excellent benefit options:
- Health, Dental, and Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, plan available with no cost to employee
- Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to the employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use
- Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance options available
- Retirement benefits
- GMA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accruals
Applications will be accepted continuously until the number of qualified applicants has been received or until the position is filled. This posting may close at any time without notice.
The City of Manchester's goal is to hire and provide a highly qualified workforce, to employ, train, and maintain a quality workforce of highly effective and efficient individuals; to treat City staff with fairness, respect, and dignity; to create and foster a healthy work environment promoting high morale, ethics, and job satisfaction; to encourage employees to identify opportunities which will improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The City of Manchester is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Manchester, GA. The City of Manchester does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender orientation, national origin, disability, or any category protected by applicable federal or state law. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,045.00 - $70,285.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Experience:
- Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Peace Officer Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,045 - $70,285
