Police Officer

Police Officer Position (Non-Certified or Certified)

Job Location: Jesup, GA

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Rotating Shift

Minimum

Skills:

Applicants must have a high school education or G.E.D., be 21 years of age, have no criminal record and meet the minimum physical fitness and medical requirements. Non-Certified Applicants will be required to pass the GPSTC Physical Agility Test (PAT) before they are admitted into the academy.

• No Experience Required (corrections or military experience preferred)
• Must Have Valid Class C Driver’s License>

Job Description: Applicants must have good moral character as determined by investigation. Person selected shall serve a 12‑month probationary period. Patrols assigned beat to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators:
Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area. Notes suspicious persons and establishments and reports to superior officer. Reports hazards. Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings. Renders first aid at, and investigates causes and results of accident. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruption. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Warns or arrests persons violating animal ordinances. Issues tickets to traffic violators. Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.

Benefits: The City offers a competitive salary with all equipment and uniforms supplied, career advancement, medical insurance, paid holidays, paid annual and sick leave, retirement package and additional options to invest in 457 deferred comp plans. Take home patrol cars in county and the surrounding counties of Wayne.

Background form is located under related documents. You must print, fill out and return.

Background check and drug testing required. Background form is located under related documents. You must print, fill out and return.

Salary: Starting Salary: $19.71 Non-Certified; $20.20 Certified (with the possibility of up to 4 steps higher based on experience).

The City of Jesup is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted October 10, 2025 8:00 AM - Closing January 30, 2026 5:00 PM