Police Officer- Pt

Position: POLICE OFFICER- PT
# POLICE OFFICER- PTPublic Safety Building - Atlanta, GA 30329## Overview Salary Range $29.36 - $33.02 Hourly Position Type Part Time## Description
** JOB SUMMARY
** This position is responsible for providing general security for Municipal Court and assisting with fleet duties and responsibilities.
** JOB DESCRIPTION
** The officers will provide service to our Municipal Court as well as responsibility for prisoner transport. Brookhaven’s Municipal Court hours are currently Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and Bench Trials are held every third Wednesday from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Then first Thursday of every month municipal court starts at 7:00 pm. This position is considered “Continuous Part Time”, working a minimal of 8 hours up to 24 hours per week on a regular schedule of Monday through Friday.

The position does not include health care or retirement benefits. Only Georgia P.O.S.T. certified candidates will be considered for employment at this time.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
*** Provides security for Municipal Court
* Assist with fleet duties and responsibilities such as transporting criminals to and from jail for court appearances
* Receives and responds to dispatched calls; investigates crime by gathering information from suspects, victims and witnesses; takes appropriate action;
* Obtains arrest warrants as necessary;
* Maintains and operates all assigned equipment;
* Conducts security checks of businesses, parks, public buildings, and residences;
* Issues citations and/or makes arrest for violations of laws including traffic violations and local ordinances;
* Arrests and transports criminals;
* Prepares incident and accident reports;
* Attends court and testifies about cases investigated or reports written;
* Assists with crowd control and security assignments at public gathering or incident scenes;
* Provides assistance to the public as needed; provides information and guidance regarding victims’ rights; assess victims; renders aid to injured prior to EMS arrival;
* Attends and participates in daily roll call including inspection and training prior to going on duty;
* Participates in training programs to improve knowledge and skills; may serve as Field Training Officer.
* Conducts inquiries on state and national crime information networks for outstanding warrants, license status, vehicle registrations, administrative messages, etc.
* Reports hazards on roadways within City limits;
* Protects the property and civil rights of persons placed in custody;
* Collects and preserves evidence from crime scenes including fingerprinting, collecting blood samples, photographing crime scenes, etc;
* Transport City revenue from City Hall to designated financial institutions;
* Participates in community-oriented policing programs such as the Citizens Police Academy, C.O.P.S, and related activities; meets with neighborhood residents; gives presentations and responds to questions and concerns; educates citizens on how to protect themselves from criminal activity;
* Serves as first-responder to provide assistance to victims of traffic accidents and other calamities; assists fire and emergency medical personnel in treating and transporting victims;
* May serve as court bailiff;
* Provides security for special events;
* Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
*** High school diploma or equivalent;
Associate’s degree preferred
* Must be certified as a peace officer with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
* 3 or more years of sworn law enforcement service with arrest powers from a full service policing agency
* US citizen; at least 21 years of age
* Successful completion of the pre-employment process which includes oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, polygraph evaluation, and/or voice stress.
* Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License
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* KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

*** Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and terminology, including criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; first-aid principles and techniques; report preparation and record keeping; and…