Police Officer

The employer is looking for a Police Officer. Patrol Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing state laws and municipal ordinances, maintaining public safety, and providing professional law enforcement services to the citizens and visitors of Bay St. Louis. Duties and responsibilities include: - Conducting routine patrols throughout the city to deter criminal activity and maintain public safety. - Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. - Enforcing traffic laws, investigating traffic crashes, and conducting traffic enforcement. - Investigating criminal complaints, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed reports. - Making lawful arrests, serving warrants, and completing necessary documentation. - Assisting citizens, resolving disputes, and handling incidents involving individuals experiencing a crisis. - Participating in community policing initiatives, public events, and special enforcement operations. - Responding to natural disasters and other emergencies, including hurricanes, flooding, severe weather, and other hazardous conditions. Officers may be required to work extended hours during emergency operations, assist with evacuations, conduct search and rescue operations, secure affected areas, and support disaster response and recovery efforts to protect life and property. - Serving as essential personnel during declared emergencies and reporting for duty as required to maintain public safety and continuity of police operations. - Testifying in court and working cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies. - Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisors. Minimum Qualifications - Must be at least 21 years of age. - High school diploma or GED. - Valid driver's license. - No felony convictions. - Must successfully complete a physical assessment, drug screening, written examination, oral interview, and background investigation. - Non-certified applicants must pass an academy entrance physical fitness test. Benefits - Longevity pay - Take-home vehicle program - Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), employer matched - City-provided health insurance - Vision and dental benefits - Accrued vacation, personal, and sick leave - Paid holidays - Paid overtime opportunities - Continued professional training and career development opportunities - Paid Tuition for Law Enforcement Training Academy for Non-Certified Officers.