POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY AMBASSADOR

Committed to Service. Dedicated to Safety. Driven by Purpose.

The City of Stockbridge is seeking a dedicated, service-minded professional to serve as a Public Safety Ambassador with the Stockbridge Police Department. This position offers the opportunity to support law enforcement operations and enhance community safety by performing a variety of non-emergency, low-risk duties, including responding to calls for service, preparing incident reports, assisting with traffic control and crime prevention initiatives, supporting investigations, and participating in community outreach efforts.

Major Duties

• Respond to dispatched low-risk calls for service in the field using a City vehicle.
• Prepare detailed incident reports, including citizen complaints, lost or found property, abandoned vehicles, and other non-emergency incidents.
• Assist with crime scene evidence collection, transportation, and submission, as well as non-arrest investigations.
• Support traffic control operations, parking enforcement, and other public safety initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach activities, crime prevention programs, and special events.
• Perform administrative and operational support duties, including monitoring security cameras, conducting residential and business checks, and assisting sworn officers with non-emergency tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public safety practices, applicable laws and regulations, departmental policies, and the responsibilities and limitations of a non-sworn Public Safety Ambassador.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide exceptional customer service, engage with the community, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to effectively handle public inquiries, resolve conflicts, and utilize de-escalation techniques while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment.
• Strong investigative, organizational, and documentation skills, including gathering information, conducting low-risk field investigations, and preparing accurate and detailed reports.
• Ability to work independently, assess potentially hazardous situations, follow established safety procedures, and recognize when sworn law enforcement assistance is necessary.