Police Officer - PS1

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Public Safety, 510 10th Street, Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2024-00000256
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Interested persons should apply online at

This position is responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws.

• Responds to dispatched calls.
• Patrols assigned areas of responsibility to deter crime and discover violations; conducts security checks of businesses and buildings.
• Prepares reports on incidents and arrests.
• Enforces traffic laws; investigates traffic accidents; writes citations.
• Enforces all applicable laws.
• Renders aid to persons in need.
• Protects crime scenes; identifies evidence and witnesses; gathers evidence.
• Performs arrests.
• Transports suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Maintains crowd control.
• Attends court as necessary; attends community meetings.
• Performs specialized duties specific to assigned unit which may include various training, community relations, conditional discharge, desk services, crime prevention, or patrol functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Police Officer: $50,571.48
w/ associates degree: $51,821.48
w/ bachelors or masters: $53,071.48
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and procedures of law enforcement.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and administrative policies.
• Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the layout of the city.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics and the use of force.
• Skill in use of specialized weapons, equipment, and tools relevant to the functions of the position including pistol, shotgun, ASP baton, pepper spray, pepper ball gun, and less lethal munitions.
• Skill in high-speed or defensive driving.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Skill in the operation of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. No experience required. Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, running, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. Pursuit situations may require significant physical agility and exposure to violence or injury.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed in a patrol car or other vehicle; office, library, or computer room; outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, cold or inclement weather; dangerous situations requiring the use of physical force and sometimes the use of firearms and other weapons. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Public Safety, 510 10th Street, Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2024-00000256
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Interested persons should apply online at

This position is responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws.

• Responds to dispatched calls.
• Patrols assigned areas of responsibility to deter crime and discover violations; conducts security checks of businesses and buildings.
• Prepares reports on incidents and arrests.
• Enforces traffic laws; investigates traffic accidents; writes citations.
• Enforces all applicable laws.
• Renders aid to persons in need.
• Protects crime scenes; identifies evidence and witnesses; gathers evidence.
• Performs arrests.
• Transports suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Maintains crowd control.
• Attends court as necessary; attends community meetings.
• Performs specialized duties specific to assigned unit which may include various training, community relations, conditional discharge, desk services, crime prevention, or patrol functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Police Officer: $50,571.48
w/ associates degree: $51,821.48
w/ bachelors or masters: $53,071.48
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and procedures of law enforcement.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and administrative policies.
• Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the layout of the city.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics and the use of force.
• Skill in use of specialized weapons, equipment, and tools relevant to the functions of the position including pistol, shotgun, ASP baton, pepper spray, pepper ball gun, and less lethal munitions.
• Skill in high-speed or defensive driving.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Skill in the operation of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. No experience required. Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, running, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. Pursuit situations may require significant physical agility and exposure to violence or injury.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed in a patrol car or other vehicle; office, library, or computer room; outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, cold or inclement weather; dangerous situations requiring the use of physical force and sometimes the use of firearms and other weapons. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

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