Police Officer

Salary: $31.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

This position performs as a Sworn Officer, primarily responsible for City Hall and Courtroom security. On occasion, this position provides assistance with City Events. This position is limited to 29 hours per pay period (weekly).

Essential Functions:

• Primary duty assignment to City Hall and City Court with occasional assignments for City Events.
• May include weekends or occasional weekends.
• Required:
  
  Peace Officer certification through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (GA POST).
• Transports inmates while performing Court security functions
• Performs daily security checks of assigned areas to include courtrooms, holding areas, and adjacent areas before openings and court proceedings.
• Assists with securing detainees, as well as responding to emergency situations in or around Lawrenceville City Hall.
• Maintains security-screening checkpoints which includes the operation of x-ray machines and metal detectors.
• Handles arraignment and other court calendars as necessary
• Completes reports and other written assignments as directed by supervisor
• Works with and backs up other officers and agencies
• Performs related duties.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Current certification through the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
• Must pass a physical fitness assessment (Police Recruits ONLY)
• Must have the ability to read & write English Language
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of academy graduation
• Must possess a High School Diploma and/or GED
• Must successfully pass entry exam as outlined by GA POST (Police Recruits ONLY)