FullTime Police Officers

The Fulton Police Department's mission is to provide quality public service based on high ethical and professional standards. Our mission can only be obtained through a sincere commitment to public service. The Fulton Police Department takes pride in its professional approach to modern-day law enforcement. We continue to be a trendsetter for agencies of this size by updating policies, tactics, and procedures while providing advanced and specialized training for our officers. The Department's Special Response Unit (SRU) has undergone extensive, nationally recognized training and has been instrumental in the successful resolution of numerous potentially life-threatening situations.

Benefits We Offer to Full-Time Employees:

• City paid insurance premiums for the employee (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Overtime (as needed)
• Lagers retirement with employer match
• Nationwide retirement with employer match
• Discounts for local restaurants
• Officer Recruit (Non-POST Certified): Starting pay at $20.00 an hour while attending the academy and completing training.
• Performs general police duties, processes and operations for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances. Works special police assignments as required.

Experience, Education, and Training
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must graduate from the Police Academy as a Police Recruit.
Possess at least two (2) years full-time sworn police experience in any state within the last five (5) years to meet Lateral Academy Requirements.
Police experience must include the primary duties of responding to calls for service, conducting preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes, responding to traffic accidents, and apprehending, detaining, and arresting suspects.
Must acquire and maintain a Type III license of operation and testing of breathalyzer equipment within the probationary period.
Must pass pre-employment drug test/physical and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
Must be at least 21 years of age, a United States citizen
May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
Subject to emergency call-in.
Successfully complete intensive training course in the principles and methodologies of law enforcement.
Possess appropriate judgment to react quickly and calmly under stress and when making daily decisions.
Utilize computer hardware and software systems as required by job assignment.
Communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and citizens.
Render credible testimony in a court of law.
Utilize police equipment and protective clothing in a manner consistent with safety principles.
Possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Write police reports effectively and efficiently.
Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
Perform effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy, including the philosophies of community-oriented policing as promoted by the City of Fulton Police Department.
Cares for injured and administers basic emergency medical aid.
Reads, interprets and enforces federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances.
Operates police department vehicles and equipment including automobiles, vans, and trucks as well as other specialized equipment such as mobile computer terminals.
Prepares and presents clear and accurate written and oral reports either handwritten or computer generated.
Participates in in-service training.
Testifies in court when required.
Applies community-oriented policing techniques regarding dispute mediation, conflict resolution, analysis of neighborhood problems, behavior management, and crime prevention.
Performs self-initiated activities such as traffic stops and citizen contacts in accordance with department goals.
Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.