Police Officer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting property in the City. The incumbent may be assigned to a specialty area within the department based on needs.

• 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.
• Prepares incident and accident reports.
• Attends court and testifies about cases investigated or written reports.
• 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 court bailiff as needed.
• Provides security for special events.
• Responds to traffic complaints such as speeding, running red lights, running stop signs, obstructing an intersection, etc., from citizens.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate degree preferred.
• Or equivalent education, and/or experience.
• US citizen; at least 21 years of age.
• Must be certified as a peace officer with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
• 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; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License

• 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 human behavior theories related to criminology, crisis intervention and crowd control.
• Knowledge of laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects' and prisoners' rights, and custody and protection of evidence; operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; court and trial procedures.
• Knowledge of the use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint.
• Knowledge of the Police Department's policies and procedures; geographic layout of City; vocabulary of technical/specialized fields of law enforcement such as identification, detention and pathology.
• Skill in learning, interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws and regulations; reading and interpreting documents such as maps and diagrams.
• Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations; comprehending and retaining factual information and applying what is learned.
• Skill in observing and remembering details of events, names, faces, numbers and physical descriptions; preparing and maintaining clear, accurate and concise reports and files.
• Skill in communicating effectively in both verbal and written form; exercising tact, self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with people of all races, ethnicities and socio-economic groups and who may have emotional or physical difficulties.
• Skill in exercising sound independent judgment in emergency or stressful situations; correctly interpreting a given situation and taking appropriate action under a variety of conditions.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to operate the computer and various programs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to draw sound conclusions; working ability to obtain valid information by interview and interrogation.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, varying…