Police Officer

Job Description Code: 9E.010

Division/Department: Safety and Security

Pay Grade: SP-1 Salary Schedule

Pay Type: Salaried;
Non-Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 218 Days/40 Hours Per Week

Reports To: Police Sergeant

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

High school diploma or GED;
Associate Degree or higher preferred. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience. Must be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States and must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be certified as a peace officer in the State of Georgia pursuant to qualifications established by Georgia Law, Title 35‑8, the Rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (GAPOSTC).

Must be capable of qualifying with a firearm on the existing firearms qualification course(s). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Must be willing to work rotating shifts, variable hours, and be on call as may be necessary. Must have a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle operator’s license with endorsements compatible with assigned duties of Cherokee County Board of Education. Must maintain acceptable level of physical and mental fitness to meet department standards.

• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws and regulations governing law enforcement actions.
• Knowledge of Cherokee County Board of Education policies, rules and regulations regarding school operations and enforcement actions.
• Knowledge of effective and appropriate arrest tactics and handcuffing procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of Cherokee County, school district facilities, public buildings, and emergency facilities.
• Skill in conducting field or custodial interviews and interrogations.
• Skill in operating a police vehicle in normal and hazardous weather conditions.
• Skill in the proper use of restraint devices, police baton, firearms and other police related equipment.
• Ability to apply first aid principles and practices.
• Ability to work with school district employees, students and members of the general public in a courteous, fair and firm manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to initiate and follow through with appropriate procedures established by State Law, Departmental or Board of Education policies.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies.

Support and facilitate the educational process within the Cherokee County School System by providing a safe and secure environment through enforcement of state laws, the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, and the prevention, detection or investigation of crime.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, supervisors, co‑workers, other government agencies and the community at large in determining needs and implementing responsive programs as related to school security and criminal activities.
• Analyze problems and situations and take appropriate, decisive and effective action.
• Provide leadership within the school system by mentoring and projecting a positive role model for students and others.
• Monitor and report incidents of criminal gang activity as defined by Georgia Code Section 16‑15‑3 which occur on or adjacent to a school campus or other building of an educational facility.
• Conduct initial and follow‑up investigations of criminal and administrative incidents within the school(s) assigned, including incidents involving school transportation, and prepare required reports and correspondence.
• Develop clues or information which may lead to obtaining arrest/search warrants by contacting and interviewing all relevant witnesses and other parties involved.
• Make arrests as necessary using only the amount of force necessary to affect said arrest.
• Assist local law enforcement agencies in matters related to criminal or administrative matters involving students or other school personnel.
• Testify in administrative and criminal…