Patrol Officer

Overview

Position responsible for enforcement of city codes, ordinances, state and federal laws, and protection of life and property.

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations, conduct security checks for business and public and private property, maintain peace, and correct hazards to public safety.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts investigations into traffic accidents, crimes, and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Gathers and processes evidence; submits evidence for investigation, storage, and submission to crime lab.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Processes arrested persons and conducts prisoner transports; performs search and seizure of weapons and contraband.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Maintains traffic control through observation, enforcement, road closures, etc.; provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings; assists motorists.
• Prepares case files for court; testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Participates in required training programs.
• Performs specialized duties as assigned, including providing security for City Court and special details.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Responds to natural and other disasters, including storms, floods, etc.; conducts joint operations with other agencies.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement, crime prevention, and criminal investigation principles.
• Knowledge of First Aid principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the completion of accurate and complete reports.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar and laser equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than one year of related experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.