About This Role
This police officer role involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and maintaining public safety for the citizens and visitors of Bay St. Louis. The position requires providing professional law enforcement services and responding to various emergencies and community needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine patrols throughout the city to deter criminal activity and maintain public safety
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
- Enforce traffic laws, investigate traffic crashes, and conduct traffic enforcement
- Investigate criminal complaints, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare detailed reports
- Make lawful arrests, serve warrants, and complete necessary documentation
- Assist citizens, resolve disputes, and handle incidents involving individuals experiencing a crisis
- Participate in community policing initiatives, public events, and special enforcement operations
- Respond to natural disasters and other emergencies, including hurricanes, flooding, severe weather, and other hazardous conditions
- 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
- Serve as essential personnel during declared emergencies and report for duty as required to maintain public safety and continuity of police operations
- Testify in court and work cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors
Requirements
- 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
