Police Officer (Certified)

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property and promote a safe environment within the City of Mableton. This position performs a wide range of law enforcement duties focused on preventing and reducing crime, responding to incidents, and supporting public safety. Effective performance contributes to a safer community, reduced victimization, and enhanced public trust and security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains law and order and protects life and property by patrolling assigned areas, responding to dispatched calls for service, conducting preliminary investigations, and taking appropriate enforcement action in accordance with laws and departmental policies. Conducts proactive security checks of businesses, parks, public buildings, residential areas, and industrial sites to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws by issuing citations, warnings, and making arrests for traffic violations, criminal offenses, and municipal ordinance violations. Processes arrested persons in accordance with established procedures and ensures proper custody, documentation, and rights compliance.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and timely incident, accident, and supplemental reports; identifies and reports hazardous roadway, environmental, or public safety conditions; and requests appropriate corrective action or assistance from other agencies as needed.
• Responds to emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters, providing initial assessment, scene stabilization, and support. Assists victims by providing information on rights, rendering aid to the injured, and coordinating with EMS and other emergency services.
• Locates suspects, defendants, and witnesses; serves warrants and other legal documents; and assists with apprehension efforts in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements. Assists with crowd control, traffic direction, and security at public events, demonstrations, and active incident scenes.
• Provides mutual aid and backup support to other officers and agencies during routine operations, critical incidents, and high-risk situations, ensuring officer and public safety.
• Appears and testifies in municipal, state, superior, juvenile, and administrative court proceedings as required, providing factual testimony related to assigned cases and reports.
• Participates in daily roll call, inspections, and mandatory training, including firearms, defensive tactics, defensive driving, and other job-related skills development to maintain certification and proficiency.
• Performs specialized assignments as directed, including court security, municipal building security, inmate transport, administrative support, and investigative assistance. May serve as a Field Training Officer and participate in community engagement and public outreach activities with civic groups and organizations.