Patrol Officer ; Pre-Test

Patrol Officer Recruit (Pre-Test) job at City of Gulfport, MS.

City of Gulfport, Mississippi
Patrol Officer

Department: 213 - Police
EEO Class:
Protective Service Workers
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary: $49,749 - $60,409.50

Must be 21 years of age or older to be a Patrol Officer.

Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63:
Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality.

The Police Patrol Officer is responsible for general duty investigatory police work in the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, investigation of crimes, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of local, state and federal laws and ordinances.

• Patrols a specified beat on foot or by police vehicle on an assigned shift to preserve law and order.
• Prevents and discovers the commission of crime and enforces traffic and parking regulations.
• Answers calls and complaints involving fires, automobile accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses and collects evidence and information.
• Obtains witnesses, makes arrests, and testifies as a witness in court.
• Investigates crimes; searches for and preserves evidence; questions suspects and witnesses; checks pawn shops; maintains surveillance over persons and places suspected of vice operations.
• Escorts prisoners to and from court; ensures that prisoners are properly guarded; participates in the return of fugitives from outside the state or from other cities.
• Provides advice on laws, ordinances and general information to the public.

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and determine proper course of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Some knowledge of general social problems in urban centers and accepted methods of meeting such problems.
• Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Physical strength, agility and ability to pass a physical fitness examination.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

High School Diploma or equivalent. College or university level courses in law enforcement or a related field preferred.

Patrolman 2nd Class:
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of six (6) months in the Patrolman recruit classification.

Patrolman 1st Class:
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of six (6) months in the Patrolman 2nd class classification.

Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license.

Physical demands include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.