Police Officer

POSITION TITLE:

Police Officer

JOB CODE: 490D

DIVISION:
Operational Support

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Police Officer

DEPARTMENT: CCSD Police Department

WORK DAYS: 218

REPORTS TO:

Sergeant

PAY GRADE: NCPA

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY:
Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provides individual and property protection; controls campus of the school for safety and security purposes; monitors and controls school sites and parking; coordinates safety and security for all school activities and other activities.

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Georgia POST certified and in good standing with POST requirements; successfully meets all requirements of an extensive background investigation and assessment, including driver's history and criminal history information; meets all training requirements and standards as established by the chief of police
• Experience Must be 21 years of age with prior Law Enforcement experience.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Capable of actions required in rigorous training required by the police academy and other required law enforcement training
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; meets and maintains all standards of the CCSD Police Department to carry a service weapon. Must successfully pass the following entrance exams - polygraph, psychological, physical fitness agility, drug screening and medical; remain available for calls and assignments during emergencies, graduations, patrol operations, summer school activities, special events and all critical workdays
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a campus program of safety and security within the guidelines of the board policies administrative regulations and the CCSD Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Assists in establishing and implementing traffic control within the school facility and on school campuses.
• Directs visitors on campus according to school and departmental policies.
• Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity.
• Works with command staff in implementing and coordinating the district-wide safety and security program.
• Collaborates with the Cobb County Court system.
• Assists with extracurricular activities as assigned by the principal and/or chief of police or a supervisor.
• Reports all criminal and suspected criminal activity to the CCSD Police Department through report forms and procedures as directed by the chief of police and local school administration.
• Participates in stakeout and special patrol operations at selected sites as assigned by the chief of police or a supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to, reported crimes in progress, fire alarms and burglar alarms.
• Attends in-service training as mandated by the chief of police and meets all standards relating to said training activity.
• Counsels and refers students, when needed, to appropriate school officials.
• Works with teachers on class presentations as needed or when requested.
• Submits written departmental documents, including, but not limited to, incident reports, accident reports, investigative reports, administrative forms as directed by the chief of police.
• Investigates or assists with investigations of crimes occurring on Cobb County School District property.
• Testifies to criminal cases in court as required.
• Writes clear and concise reports.
• Works with students and staff members as deemed necessary through monitoring, questioning, and counseling.
• Reports for duty as directed by the chief of police or his/her designee; maintains fitness for duty.
• Adheres to laws governed by the United States, the State of Georgia, the County of Cobb, Department Policy and the Cobb County Board of Education Policy and Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor.