Police Officer

Salary : $58,849.64 Annually
Location : Statesboro, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police Department
Division: Police Patrol Bureau
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Varies


Public Servants Making A Difference!

Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community?

Description


The Police Officer enforces federal, state, and local laws and protects life and property. This is a sworn position and will require the ability to perform basic patrol officer functions.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols an assigned zone in order to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations;
• Issues citations;
• Completes zone checks for assigned zones;
• Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others;
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents, crimes, and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, securing crime scenes, and performs basic crime scene processing;
• Performs preliminary investigative work to include taking pictures, collecting statements, and lifting fingerprints;
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives;
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary;
• Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists;
• Provides traffic direction and escort services as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings;
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary;
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports;
• Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment;
• Prepares and serves criminal warrants;
• Attends ongoing training classes as required;
• Performs Bailiff duties for Municipal Court;

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License;

Additional Information


Applicants will be disqualified if they have a felony conviction, a family violence conviction, current illegal drug use, or tattoos/branding on the head, face, or ears. Tattoos to the neck/behind the ear will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation (includes the applicant's work history, criminal history, professional references, personal references, neighborhood references, and management of personal finances)
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Polygraph Exam
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position).
The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace.
The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.
The City of Statesboro offers the following comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their families:

• Health Insurance - The Platinum Plan and Gold Plan (PPO Plans offered through Anthem BCBS) are offered at very reasonable rates.
• Dental - City-paid dental insurance is provided through Anthem BCBS.
• Vision - An annual exam and materials benefit (frames/lenses or contacts) are provided through EyeMed.
• Retirement - Employees contribute 3% pretax and the City of Statesboro contributes 9%. Employees are vested after five years of service. Non-public safety employees are eligible for full retirement after 30 years of service. Public safety employees are eligible for full retirement at 55 years of age and 25 years of service.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program - Through Nationwide, employees can set aside additional pre-tax / post-tax money towards retirement through investing contributions in the stock market.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to assist with qualifying medical expenses or dependent daycare expenses.
• Life Insurance - Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of one times salary rounded up to the next thousand dollars is provided at no cost to the employee. Also, basic dependent life insurance at $10,000 is provided for covered family members.
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance - New employees are guaranteed at least $150,000 (not to exceed five times their annual salary). Employees are offered up to $50,000 of spouse life insurance and $10,000 of dependent life insurance.
• Long-Term Disability - City-paid long-term disability insurance pays 50% of the employee's salary if the employee is out of work for 90 days due to sickness.
• Short-Term Disability - Employees can select short-term disability insurance and receive 66.67% of their salary if they are out of work for seven or more days.
• Holidays - Employees receive 12 days of holiday pay annually.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - New employees earn 80 hours of vacation leave and 96 hours of sick leave annually.
• Health Center - Employees and their families (if the families are covered by the City's health insurance plan) receive complimentary access to the health center. The center provides medical access for routine checkups, urgent care needs, and chronic condition management.
• Fitness Center - Employees and their families receive complimentary access to the fitness center on a 24/7 basis annually. The center is staffed with an athletic trainer and personal trainers.
• Employee Assistance Program - Employees and their families receive complimentary services including counseling and legal services through Support Linc.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.