Security Officer; APD Reserve

Job Description

Salary: $45 per hour

Position posted until filled.

Ensures that life and property is protected by enforcing all City statutes and ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state.

Responsibilities:

• Patrol airport facilities to ensure safety.
• Assist fellow officers and assist with interdepartmental duties and City activities.
• Respond to the needs of the general public by performing rescues, giving information and directions, mediating disputes and deterring criminal activity within the airport campus.
• Compile reports and maintain and update records for proper documentation.

• Responds to accident calls and gathers information at the accident scene; investigates and reconstructs serious injury or fatal accidents and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Investigates reported crimes by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.
• Determines reasonable suspicion to detain and/or parole cause to search; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects and processes and transports prisoners.
• Enters or retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, arrest and wanted information, investigation data, criminal records check, etc.
• Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials and remains knowledgeable of prescription drugs.
• Utilizes and maintains weapons and equipment, including radar speed detection device, gun, nightstick, handcuffs, flashlight, etc. in functional and presentable conditions.
• Meets firearm proficiency requirements at prescribed departmental levels.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems.
• Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.

• Knowledge of local ordinances and law enforcement, arrest and courtroom practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, elected officials, employees, members of the public.
• Ability to follow all precautionary measures when dealing with suspects who are known to be dangerous and ability to remain calm in emergency and/or life threatening situations.

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must be an Active in the Atlanta Police Retired Reserve.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

• 1 year experience in law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

The City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) is that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against. The COA is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.