POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Police Officer RecruitPublic Safety Building - Atlanta, GA 30329OverviewSalary Range $28.56 Hourly Position Type Full TimeDescriptionJOB 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.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred; • Or equivalent education, and/or experience; • US citizen; at least 21 years of age; • Must meet the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council (P.O.S.T.C.) minimum requirements to enter Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy to include: • Passing of the P.O.S.T.C. academy entrance examination, • Passing of the Georgia P.O.S.T.C. Physical Agility Test, and, • Be found, after examination by a licensed psychiatrist, or psychologist to be free from any emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect his/her exercising the powers or duties of a peace officer. • Successful completion of the pre-employment process which includes oral interview, physical agility testing, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, physical, medical and drug screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph evaluation, and/or voice stress; and • Valid State of Georgia Driver's LicenseKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and terminology, including criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; first-aid principles and techniques; report preparation and record keeping; and human behavior theories related to criminology, crisis intervention and crowd control. • Knowledge of laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects' and prisoners' rights, and custody and protection of evidence; operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; court and trial procedures. • Knowledge of the use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint. • Knowledge of the Police Department's policies and procedures; geographic layout of City; vocabulary of technical/specialized fields of law enforcement such as identification, detention and pathology. • Skill in learning, interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws and regulations; reading and interpreting documents such as maps and diagrams. • Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations; comprehending and retaining factual information and applying what is learned. • Skill in observing and remembering details of events, names, faces, numbers and physical descriptions; preparing and maintaining clear, accurate and concise reports and files. • Skill in communicating effectively in both verbal and written form; exercising tact, self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with people of all races, ethnicities and socio-economic groups and who may have emotional or physical difficulties. • Skill in exercising sound independent judgment in emergencies or stressful situations; correctly interpreting a given situation and taking appropriate action under a variety of conditions. • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. • Ability to operate the computer and various programs. • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. • Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to draw sound conclusions; working ability to obtain valid information by interview and interrogation.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Visual acuity in both eyes, normal color vision; hear in-person, radio and telephone conversations; recognizes differences or changes in sound patterns, loudness or pitch; speak audibly and clearly; identify and distinguish smells of different materials; sit or stand for prolonged periods, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch; make precise and coordinated finger, hand and limb movement; maintain uniform, controlled hand-arm posture or movement; push, pull or drag and adult (averaging 160 pounds); lift and carry all sort of items (average 50 pounds), use force to restrain/subdue others; work efficiently for long periods of time.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed either in an office environment, in a police academy environment, or in a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to dangerous and life-threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm; mentally and physically capable of taking the life of another, if justified; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends on call and holidays; work at any location in the City and travel in specific assignments. The City has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.