Police Officer - PS1 - Columbus Consolidated Government

Interested persons should apply online at https://protectcolumbus.columbusga.gov/

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.