POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting property in the City. This position is for applicants who have not yet obtained peace officer certification through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The incumbent may be assigned to a specialty area within the department based on needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Prepares incident and accident reports.
• Attends court and testifies about cases investigated or written reports.
• 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 court bailiff as needed.
• Provides security for special events.
• Responds to traffic complaints such as speeding, running red lights, running stop signs, obstructing an intersection, etc., from citizens;
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.