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CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA

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POLICE OFFICER- PT

Open 34d

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing general security for Municipal Court and assisting with fleet duties and responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The officers will provide service to our Municipal Court as well as responsibility for prisoner transport. Brookhaven’s Municipal Court hours are currently Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and Bench Trials are held every third Wednesday from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Then first Thursday of every month municipal court starts at 7:00 pm. This position is considered “Continuous Part Time”, working a minimal of 8 hours up to 24 hours per week on a regular schedule of Monday through Friday. The position does not include health care or retirement benefits. Only Georgia P.O.S.T. certified candidates will be considered for employment at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Provides security for Municipal Court
  • Assist with fleet duties and responsibilities such as transporting criminals to and from jail for court appearances
  • Receives and responds to dispatched calls; investigates crime by gathering information from suspects, victims and witnesses; takes appropriate action;
  • Obtains arrest warrants as necessary;
  • Maintains and operates all assigned equipment;
  • Conducts security checks of businesses, parks, public buildings, and residences;
  • Issues citations and/or makes arrest for violations of laws including traffic violations and local ordinances;
  • Arrests and transports criminals;
  • Prepares incident and accident reports;
  • Attends court and testifies about cases investigated or reports written;
  • Assists with crowd control and security assignments at public gathering or incident scenes;
  • Provides assistance to the public as needed; provides information and guidance regarding victims’ rights; assess victims; renders aid to injured prior to EMS arrival;
  • Attends and participates in daily roll call including inspection and training prior to going on duty;
  • Participates in training programs to improve knowledge and skills; may serve as Field Training Officer.
  • Conducts inquiries on state and national crime information networks for outstanding warrants, license status, vehicle registrations, administrative messages, etc.
  • Reports hazards on roadways within City limits;
  • Protects the property and civil rights of persons placed in custody;
  • Collects and preserves evidence from crime scenes including fingerprinting, collecting blood samples, photographing crime scenes, etc;
  • Transport City revenue from City Hall to designated financial institutions;
  • Participates in community-oriented policing programs such as the Citizens Police Academy, C.O.P.S, and related activities; meets with neighborhood residents; gives presentations and responds to questions and concerns; educates citizens on how to protect themselves from criminal activity;
  • Serves as first-responder to provide assistance to victims of traffic accidents and other calamities; assists fire and emergency medical personnel in treating and transporting victims;
  • May serve as court bailiff;
  • Provides security for special events;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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