Police Officer
Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!
If you're looking for a career in law enforcement, you'll be thrilled to hear that the Chatham County Police Department is offering an incredible opportunity for certified officers! With a starting annual salary of $56,947 (excluding overtime), you can rest assured that your hard work will be rewarded. The actual salary earned may vary based on factors such as holidays, paid or unpaid leave, and overtime. If you're already certified - we're offering a $2,000 signing bonus for certified officers hired at the Police Officer rank with a one-year service commitment. Join the Chatham County Police Department today and embark on an exciting career that you'll love! Out-of-State Certified Officers may complete Equivalency of Training (EOT) via Georgia P.O.S.T. More information is available on the P.O.S.T. website. Out-of-State Certified Officers can now apply to our agency and go through the hiring process while waiting for their application to be approved by P.O.S.T. The applicant will receive a conditional offer after meeting the agency's hiring standards. If the out-of-state certified officer is hired, we'll assist the applicant with obtaining the required courses and Georgia's standard qualification course for firearms requalification! Before applying for this position, please review the Chatham County Police Department's Hiring Process and Background Standards.
Under the direction of a Command officer, you will:
- Provide direct public safety services to citizens of unincorporated areas of Chatham County.
- Ensure enforcement of all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances within the County's jurisdiction.
- Coordinate with other Police Departments in surrounding jurisdictions to enforce the law.
- Provide information and assistance to motorists, pedestrians, and the general public regarding law enforcement functions.
- Maintain a highly visible presence within the community.
- Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, and strength of character in performing work.
- Evaluate the need to advise suspects of their constitutional rights and advise all arrested individuals.
- Enforce all traffic laws and issue citations for violations.
- Respond to citizens' calls and/or complaints, investigate misdemeanor crimes and traffic accidents, and make arrests.
- Maintain all appropriate reports and records of criminal and arrest activity and collect evidence at crime scenes.
- Maintain security and possession of a firearm and related equipment at all times.
- Mediate civil disputes, conduct criminal investigations, interview witnesses, and deliver Miranda warnings.
- Transport and interrogate suspects, place suspects in detention, and complete necessary paperwork.
- Perform a variety of community outreach policing duties.
- Keep current on community policing techniques by attending meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviewing publications and audio-visual materials.
- Interact with the general public and other County employees using outstanding communication and customer service skills.
- Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing needs and situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.