Certified Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

The individual in this position performs uniform patrol and criminal investigation duties to provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Essential duties include:

• Patrols an assigned area to detect and deter crime; answers calls for service; conducts foot patrol in high crime areas.
• Conducts traffic stops and enforces state laws and local ordinances.
• Assists stranded motorists.
• Investigates reported crimes; investigates traffic accidents.
• Interviews witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Obtains search and arrest warrants; assists in conducting search warrants; serves arrest warrants.
• Makes arrests and transports prisoners to jail facilities.
• Secures crime scenes and collects evidence.
• Conducts security checks on banks, residences, schools and local businesses.
• Resolves conflicts and disputes within the community.
• Assists other departments or agencies as needed.
• Completes a variety of reports, including daily and monthly reports, incident and accident reports, citations and summonses, false alarm reports, arrest and booking reports, and case files.
• Attends court and offers testimony.
• Completes required training.
• Assists with security and traffic control at special events.
• Transports inmates.
• Provides escort for city workers to the bank.
• Conducts surveillance in areas of high drug activity.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Provides courtroom security as assigned.
• Performs the duties of a K-9 Officer as assigned.
• Serves as a member of the Special Response Team as assigned.
• Performs animal control and code enforcement duties as assigned.
• Initiates and conducts investigations into criminal activity within the City of Griffin, including those associated with narcotics, vice, and juvenile offenders; locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; prepares and obtains search and arrest warrants for criminal prosecution; conducts undercover investigations.
• Makes arrests of offenders for violations of state laws and local ordinances.
• Utilizes a case management system to track and document the status of all assigned investigations and arrests; writes reports, prepares case files, and ensures that all documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable department standards.
• Assists other investigators with complex or major case investigations.
• Coordinates investigative efforts with other departmental units/divisions and with external agencies.
• Responds to crime scenes and crimes in progress as needed.
• Works with the District Attorney?s Office to prepare cases for prosecution; testifies in court as needed.
• Attends and participates in all required training.
• Communicates with crime victims and acts as liaison for the department regarding information and case status.
• Reviews and remains informed of all changes to local, state or federal laws.
• Manages the operations of the evidence/property room as assigned; processes evidence
• Performs related duties.