Listing Summary

The Town of Pine Mountain is accepting applications for a full-time police officer. Candidates must be POST certified. Competitive starting salary and benefits provided. A take-home car is available but with mile restrictions. Applications can be obtained at the Pine Mountain Police Department 301 Chipley Street Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm or by calling the Police Department to request a digital copy of the application. All applications will remain active for six months. The Town of Pine Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. The hiring authority will only contact those individuals deemed most appropriate for the position. For further questions or to contact us, please call 706-663-2787. Applicants must be willing to take and pass a polygraph/psychological exam.

 

Benefits

 

· Free Medical/ Life Insurance for Employee

 

· Holiday pay (8 hrs. time and a half on top of your regular pay)

 

· Take home fleet with miles restriction

 

· Top tier equipment (all officers issued standard gear plus SBR, less lethal shotgun, pepper ball rifle, Bola Wrap)

 

· Outer carriers (weight bearing vest)

 

· Strong Community Support

 

· Facial hair allowed

 

· Lenient tattoo policy

 

· Small Town (Pop: 1400) about 30 miles north of Columbus

 

· State Certified Agency

 

Responsibilities

 

· Enforce all relevant codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations

 

· Respond to calls for police service, both emergency and non-emergency

 

· Patrol assigned locations on foot and by vehicle in order to prevent and discover crime

 

· Enforce traffic regulations, recognize violations, and issue citations

 

· Secure and investigate crime scenes, and collect and preserve evidence

 

· Makes arrests in accordance with proper apprehension techniques

 

· Complete appropriate reports, forms, logs, and citations

 

· Testify in court when subpoenaed

 

· Provide emergency aid as needed

 

Qualifications

 

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

 

· Must be at least 21 years of age

 

· Successful completion of police officer training academy

 

· Current CPR certification preferred

 

· Valid driver's license in state of practice

 

· Ability to pass a criminal background check

 

· Must be willing to take and pass a polygraph/psychological exam.

 

· Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws

 

· Working knowledge of basic law enforcement terminology, concepts, procedures, and techniques

 

Excellent judgment and physical stamina

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $20.00 per hour

 

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

 

Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Retirement plan

Schedule:

    10-hour shifts / 3 days off per week