Certified Police Officer



Job Details

Certified Police Officer
Employer

Henry County

Salary

$36,523.76 Annually

Location

108 S. Zach Hinton Parkway McDonough, GA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

0184

Department

Police

Opening Date

05/23/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This position enforces laws related to the protection of life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbance of peace, and arrests violators. 

 

 

Examples of Duties

Incumbent shall enforce all statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations and procedures of Department; maintains law and order, protects life and property and performing related assignments. Applicant shall become familiar with State Traffic Codes, Criminal Procedure Codes & Ordinances. Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints. Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' request for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Georgia driver's license; must submit a three (3) year Motor Vehicle Report at time of interview; completion of police training and education as required by Georgia Law; must be P.O.S.T. Certified in the State of Georgia as a Police Officer; Good moral character; Honorable discharge ONLY for persons with military service; No felony or domestic violence convictions and must be physically fit and able to perform the duties of a police officer.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities/ Supplemental Information

It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.

Annual Leave

Annual Leave (vacation) is earned as follows:

  • 0 months – 5 years: 10 days per year
  • 6 years – 15 years: 15 days per year
  • 16 years – 20 years: 20 days per year
  • 21 years and over: 23 days per year

Sick Leave is earned at the rate of one day per month for a total of 12 days per year.

Employees receive nine paid holidays per year.

Insurance benefits are offered to employees working over 32 hours per week.

New employees are eligible for insurance coverage on the first day of the month following one full month of employment.

Provisions and rates are subject to change.

For more information concerning Henry County Benefits you can visit www.houze.org/henrycounty
 

Blue Cross Dental coverage is provided free to the employee. Employees can enroll spouse and children up to age 26 for $51.28 per month.

Henry County Dental Insurance

 

Health Insurance-Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaiser

 

Henry County Health Insurance


Life Insurance- The county provides life insurance for each employee. The amount is equal to one year's salary.

 

Henry County Life Insurance



Long-Term Disability- The county provides long-term disability for each employee. The benefit starts after the employee is out of work for six months and continues until age 65.

Henry County Long-Term Disability



Retirement is managed by GEBCorp. Employees are required to contribute a percentage of annual salary for the Defined Benefit Program. Also available is an optional 457b Deferred Compensation Program.

 

Henry County Retirement


Supplemental Insurance


Supplemental Insurance may be purchased and payroll deducted. These include:

  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Medical
  • Day Care

Henry County Supplemental Insurance





Henry County Vision

Vision

Henry County offers vision coverage through Blue View Vision Eye Med Network.

  • Single: $6.89 per month
  • Employee + Spouse: $12.06 per month
  • Employee + Children: $13.08 per month
  • Family: $19.85 per month

01
Are you P.O.S.T. Certified in the State of Georgia?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question please provide your PBLE number. If you answered "No" simply put N/A or verbiage similar in nature.

* Required Question

Employer
Henry County
Address
140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, Georgia, 30253
Phone
770-288-6000

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