Employment Opportunities
Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Cairo City Hall,
119 North Broad Street, Cairo, Georgia 31728. Applicants must have the following
when applying: Valid Driver's License, High School Diploma or Equivalent,
Social Security Card. No Phone Calls Please. Drug Free Work Place. EOE.
| Position: | Finance Director |
| Salary: | DOQ |
| Deadline: | Position is Open Until Filled |
The City of Cairo, located in Southwest Georgia [population 9,500] is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director. Salary: based on qualifications. The City of Cairo is a Council/Manager form of government with an annual budget comprised of General Fund $6M; Enterprise Fund $24M, and Capital Fund $5M.
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities of the Finance Department. The Finance Director is responsible for the custody and safekeeping of all city funds and monies in addition to assuring the maintenance and efficient operation of the accounting system for all city departments. The Director provides daily leadership to monitor the receipt, disbursement, and accounts of all city money as well as participation in accounting activities to maintain accounting control and to provide necessary financial records, reports, and statements. An employee in this position performs highly skilled supervisory work in directing of overall financial operations for a full service municipal government.
Bachelors Degree in accounting, business administration or public administration is required. MBA, MPA, CPA, is highly desirable. Five (5) years of experience in progressive government accounting and budgeting; at least two of which shall be in financial/managerial capacity is required. A thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and knowledge of the principles and practice of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is a preferred. Successful candidate must possess significant experience and knowledge in financial and accounting software including AS400 type operating environments or other similar types of systems.
The City of Cairo is centrally located in Southwest Georgia; 14 miles west of Thomasville and 35 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida. Cairo is a clean, attractive, ever-changing community full of active, energetic, enthusiastic citizens where the welcome mat is always out as evidenced by the designation, “Cairo, Georgia’s Hospitality City.”
What we have in Cairo is a superb quality of life, and we treasure it deeply. Our public school system has been recognized for excellence; our medical facilities are first-rate; our public library is nationally recognized; our recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing and golfing are the finest you will find anywhere.
A detailed job description is available upon request. Postion is open until filled. Send resume with cover letter including salary requirements to Donna K. Young, Executive Assistant, City of Cairo, P. O.Box 29, Cairo, GA 39838 (229-377-1722 Ext 3002) or e-mail at dyoung@syrupcity.net.
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| Position: | Police Officer |
| Department: | Police |
| FLSA Status: | Non-exempt |
| Rate of Pay: | $10.40/hr |
| Deadline: | Position is Open Until Filled |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned:
- Patrols on foot and in the patrol car examining doors, windows, gates, and premises of buildings during non-business hours to determine that they are secure and notifies property owners of conditions deserving attention
- Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests of persons who are in violation of laws and ordinances
- Transports prisoners to jail, court or Police Department
- Attends court as arresting officer
- Operates two-way radio to dispatch patrol cars to the scene of a disturbance or crime
- Maintains law and order at public gatherings
- Directs traffic and escorts parades, funeral and other processions
- Assist other officers as needed
- Monitors traffic and issues citations for violations
- Secures crime scenes for investigative personnel
- Performs road checks for routine license/insurance checks
- Prepares and compiles reports such as: accident reports, traffic citation, etc. and maintains police records
- Performs other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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Should have the ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and be able to record them clearly and completely
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Should be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
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Should have the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
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Should have good oral and written communication skills
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Must have high school diploma or equivalent
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Must be certified under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act
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Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
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Must demonstrate on and off duty conduct that does not bring discredit to the officer, the department, or the City
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Prior experience in police work preferred
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These functions are required on either a constant, frequent or occasional basis (as indicated):
Constant - More than 90% or 7 hours or more per 8 hour day
Frequent - 21 -50% or 2.5-4 hours per 8 hour day
Occasional - 0-21% or 1-2 hours per 8 hour day
Constant
Use of hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reading, writing, hearing, talking,
sitting, seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision), driving, lifting
(light/0-14 lbs)
Frequent
Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms
Occasional
Bending, squatting, running, lifting (moderate/15-50lbs; heavy/over 50lbs),
climbing stairs, office equipment (telephone and copier), pushing, pulling,
crawling
WORK
ENVIRONMENT The environmental working conditions of this position will
include frequently working inside and outside. There is also occasional, exposure
to working around hazardous machinery, considerable heights, wet surroundings,
moderate/loud noise, cluttered floor area, high temperatures, low temperatures,
poor ventilation, vibrations and dust or fumes. Mental stress or pressure
of position is frequent.
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| Position: | Police Officer Trainee |
| Department: | Police |
| FLSA Status: | Non-exempt |
| Rate of Pay: | $9.31/hr |
| Deadline: | Position is Open Until Filled |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Assists in arresting violators
- Patrols on foot and in the patrol car examining doors, windows, gates, and premises of buildings to determine that they are secure and notified property owners of conditions deserving attention
- Learns to patrol assigned areas and districts to control traffic
- Assists other officers as needed
- Operates two-way radio to dispatch patrol cars to the scene of disturbance or crime
- Directs traffic and escorts parades, funerals, and other processions
- Attends public gatherings to maintain law and order
- Assists with transporting prisoners to jail, court or Police Department
- Assists with securing crime scenes for investigative personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Should have the ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and be able to record them clearly and completely
- Should be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Should have the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Should have good oral and written communication skills
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be willing to be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
- Must be willing to take a polygraph and have a psychological evaluation performed
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Must
be capable of becoming certified under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards
and Training Act
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license - Must demonstrate on and off duty conduct that does not bring discredit to the officer, the department, or the City
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These functions are required on either a constant, frequent or occasional basis (as indicated):
Constant - More than 90% or 7 hours or more per 8 hour day
Frequent - 21 -50% or 2.5-4 hours per 8 hour day
Occasional - 0-21% or 1-2 hours per 8 hour day
Constant
Use of hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reading, writing, hearing, talking,
sitting, seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision), driving, lifting
(light/0-14 lbs)
Frequent
Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms
Occasional
Bending, squatting, running, lifting (moderate/15-50lbs; heavy/over 50lbs),
climbing stairs, office equipment (telephone and copier), pushing, pulling,
crawling
WORK ENVIRONMENT The environmental working conditions of this position will include frequently working inside and outside. There is also occasional, exposure to working around hazardous machinery, considerable heights, wet surroundings, moderate/loud noise, cluttered floor area, high temperatures, low temperatures, poor ventilation, vibrations and dust or fumes. Mental stress or pressure of position is frequent.