POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Police Officer Recruit Full Time Jonesboro City Center, Jonesboro, GA, US Salary Range: $20.94 /hr. ($43,555.00 annually) Until the completion of the Academy The City of Jonesboro is seeking a dynamic and grounded individual to serve as a Police Officer Recruit. As the county seat and economic heart of Clayton County, the City of Jonesboro population grows to over 10,000 during the day; however, right at 5,000 residents live within the city limits. Incorporated in 1859 as a Charter City, Jonesboro is a proud and inclusive community in which culture, art, history, education, placemaking, and innovation are valued. The ideal candidate will be public service-focused, community-oriented, and partnership-based, and will have experience working with a diverse population of engaged residents and businesses. The City of Jonesboro offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City, GMA Retirement, tuition reimbursement, take-home car, paid time off, and more. The salary range for this position upon completion of the law enforcement training academy is $53,472.84. In addition to the awesome salary package, the city offers incentives for new hires: $2,500.00 for Non-Certified Officers who successfully complete basic mandate and complete one year of continuous service with no disciplinary action. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Police Officer Recruit REPORTS TO: Sergeant, Lieutenant and/or Chief of Police OVERVIEW: This is a pre-entry level position which works under the general supervision of the Training Officer and/or Sergeant (Shift Commander). As a Police Officer Recruit, you will receive comprehensive training and guidance. Upon passing the Academy and receiving your P.O.S.T. certification, you will immediately be promoted to a Police Officer with the potential to earn an annual salary of up to $53,472.84 (excluding overtime). You can rest assured that your hard work will be rewarded. Keep in mind that the actual salary earned may vary based on factors such as holidays, paid or unpaid leave, and overtime. Rate of Pay: $20.94 per hour. Grade: 13 / Hiring Rate EDUCATION & DIRECTLY APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE • High School diploma or GED • Must be at least 21 years of age. • Must have a Georgia Peace Officer Standard Training Certification and be recertified annually. • Must be able to successfully complete written examinations, background investigation, oral examination, graph examinations, and drug screening. • Must be able to successfully complete a standard physical agility test, medical examination and drug screening, a polygraph examination, and psychological testing. • Must be certified in the use of firearms. • Valid Class M Georgia Driver's License. • Must have good habits and moral character. • Must be free of any felony convictions or sufficient misdemeanor convictions to evidence a pattern. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Due to the nature of the work most decisions must be made by the Officer immediately without the benefit of being able to consult with a supervisor, i.e., whether to arrest, give a warning, shoot or not, impound a vehicle, where to patrol, and which calls need to have a report done. Work begins when an Officer goes on patrol, answers calls from citizens and investigates accidents or crimes. The supervisor reviews work by checking paperwork for errors and content, monitoring radio traffic calls, and assisting at the scene of major crimes. The consequences of errors may be loss of time, inconvenience to the public, lawsuit against the city, injury or possible loss of life. SUPERVISION GIVEN This position does not supervise any other positions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Attend, participate, and successfully complete a P.O.S.T Certified Basic Academy, where you receive classroom and practical instruction on the criminal justice system. Learn to apply criminal and civil laws with particular reference to the laws of arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, and more. Learn police methods and procedures and act with integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, and strength of character in your work performance. Learn to react as a first responder, implement crime scene management, forensics, collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence, and more. Learn first aid, CPR, hazardous materials awareness, emergency management, and the Incident Command System. Learn the Community Oriented Policing philosophy, crime prevention, victimology/crisis intervention, cultural diversity/discrimination, and interacting with people with disabilities. Learn to use modern law enforcement equipment, communications devices, computers, and information systems. Assist in enforcing all local, state, and federal laws within the jurisdiction of unincorporated Chatham County and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies. Use good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing needs and situations. Perform other duties as assigned. SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED • Exceptional organizational skills • Ability to multi-task • Flexibility • Ability to interact successfully with a variety of audiences. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Please note that an investigation will be conducted based on your provided information. You must complete the application form honestly, accurately, and to the best of your knowledge. If it is discovered during the background investigation or after that that you have deliberately omitted, misrepresented, or falsified any information, you will be immediately disqualified from further consideration. You must disclose all convictions, including a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, and a finding or a verdict of guilt in any criminal proceedings, even if the sentence or the judgment of guilt has been withheld or not entered thereon. This requirement applies to first offenders, as per Georgia State Law 25-8-7.1. If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide the following documents: 7-year Driving History (report at your own expense) All Police and Incident Arrest Reports Birth Certificate with Seal College Transcripts DD-214 Member Long Form Final Court Disposition for ALL Criminal Charges HS Diploma/GED Certificate, Private School Accreditation, if necessary Legal Documentation for all Name Change Valid Driver's License Marriage License Military Discharge Documentation Naturalization Papers Notarized Statement detailing any Arrests. Social Security Card PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Employee works mostly outside in all kinds of weather. Stress is caused by non-standard working days with little time off due to a lack of adequate amount of personnel. Work involves recurring exposure to potentially dangerous situations involving law offenders and the use of firearms which could result in injury or possible loss of life. There is also expectations to know a vast amount of information in order to make split-second decisions when handling these dangerous situations. The City of Jonesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-03-13