Police Officer Jobs in Smyrna, GA

A Police Officer is a key role within the law enforcement industry that focuses on maintaining order and preventing crime. Their duties encompass a wide range of tasks including patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, conducting traffic stops, issuing citations, arresting suspects, and writing detailed reports. Additionally, they may be responsible for collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and testifying in court. They also play a crucial role in community relations, often engaging in outreach efforts to maintain positive relationships with the community they serve.

Before becoming a Police Officer, an individual could hold a number of different roles. Some may serve as Military Police in the Armed Forces, gaining valuable experience in law enforcement, security, and community relations. Others may work as Security Guards or Loss Prevention Officers, honing their skills in observation, conflict resolution, and report writing. Some individuals may come from a background in Social Work or Counseling, bringing valuable communication and problem-solving skills to the role. It's important for Police Officers to have strong physical fitness, communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and emotional resilience. They should also have specific certifications such as a high school diploma, a degree in criminal justice or a related field, and completion of a police academy program. Certain positions may require additional certifications or training in specialized areas, such as firearms, self-defense, first-aid, and CPR.

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Gwcc Police Officer

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 1 day ago

POLICE OFFICER POSITION SUMMARY The Authority is currently recruiting a Police Officer to join Georgia World Congress Center....

Campus Police Officer (ANF)

  • Alpharetta, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Summary: The Campus Police Officer performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order on a technical college campus....

Training Specialist (Police Department)

  • Decatur, GA (13 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (13 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Major Duties and responsibilities Instruct and routinely update behavioral health curriculum specific to law enforcement in the form of a 40-hour training class and deliver that training in a competent...

Border Patrol Agent

  • Alpharetta, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity....

Police Officer

  • Johns Creek, GA (22 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Johns Creek, GA (22 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 5 days ago

As a Police Officer in Johns Creek, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our community....

Roving Patrol Officer Position

  • Norcross, GA (17 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norcross, GA (17 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Roving Patrol Officer Position. Full time, must have a Clean Background, No Felonies and Clean Driving Record. We will train. Top Pay. Paid Weekly....

Public Safety Officer/Unarmed- PRN/Pool

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 6 days ago

This role involves monitoring radio transmissions, promptly responding to assigned and emergency service calls, and performing crucial fixed and patrol post duties essential to the safety and security...

Police Officer

  • Morrow, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Morrow, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Work also involves patrolling assigned areas, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations....

Police Officer

  • Doraville, GA (14 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Doraville, GA (14 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Officers of the State of Georgia Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to walk for long periods of time or for great distances Ability to run without great difficulty as required Ability...

Public Safety Officer/Unarmed

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 7 days ago

This role involves monitoring radio transmissions, promptly responding to assigned and emergency service calls, and performing crucial fixed and patrol post duties essential to the safety and security...

Public Safety Officer

  • Alpharetta, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (21 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary: Provide security detail as outlined in the post orders and establish working relationships with customers, local law enforcement and fire departments....

Communications Officer - Public Safety

  • Kennesaw, GA (12 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (12 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Performs inquiries and searches of multiple local, state, and national databases to provide information to law enforcement personnel....

Police Officer

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 12 days ago

POLICE OFFICER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT New VA Police Officers are required to attend an 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas....

Special Events Officer - - POST certified police officers only!

  • Decatur, GA (13 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (13 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 13 days ago

The following is a general application that should be completed by those seeking employment with the City of Decatur as a Special Events Officer. Only POST certified officers can apply! This...

Police Certification Administrator

  • Acworth, GA (16 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Acworth, GA (16 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 13 days ago

CONTACTS Contacts are typically with department personnel, other city employees, representatives of other law enforcement agencies, representatives from GACP and GPAC, and the general public....

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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Smyrna, GA

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Smyrna, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.4%
High School or GED
21.7%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.8%


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