Police Officer (Continuous Recruitment)

Summary The College Park Police Department is a nationally accredited and rapidly growing police agency located in the northeastern quadrant of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Department has an authorized strength of 110 sworn officers, 6 jailers, and 17 communications operators supported by 22 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to about 14,000 residents within an area of 10.1 square miles. The department is a full‑service agency with numerous specialized units, including Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigations Division, Traffic, C.O.P.S, Crime Suppression Unit, and SWAT (South Metro). The mission of the City of College Park Police Department is to serve the community utilizing 21st Century Policing practices to promote effective crime reduction while building public trust and collaborating with community and business stakeholders. The vision is to accomplish this mission with intelligence‑led policing approaches and exceptional public service. Salary $55,751.20 with possible incentives up to:

• 56,866.22 (includes a 2% pay incentive for an Associate’s degree)
• 57,981.24 (includes a 4% pay incentive for a Bachelor’s degree)

Additional pay incentives for former or current military personnel. The grade for this position is CP11. Essential Functions Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for performing a full range of law enforcement duties in the patrol, community policing, crime prevention, and transportation functions of the City of College Park Police Department. The incumbent may be assigned temporarily to a specialty area within the department based on needs. Maintains law and order and protects life and property. Patrols assigned geographic area. Receives and responds to dispatched calls; investigates and takes appropriate action on assigned calls. Conducts security checks of businesses, parks, public buildings, industrial areas, and residences. Issues citations and/or makes arrests for violations of laws including traffic violations and local ordinances. Prepares incident and accident reports. Attends and testifies in various court levels, including Superior, State, Juvenile, Administrative, and Municipal. Assists with crowd control and security assignments at public gatherings or incident scenes. Reports hazardous conditions on public roadways and bridges. Conducts surveillance. Performs duties such as court, City Hall security, and transporting inmates to and from medical facilities. May serve as a field training officer. Works with the public, civic organizations, and others in conducting community activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Emergency Position: This is an emergency position that requires attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Required Knowledge, 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 about law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects and prisoners’ rights, and custody and protection of evidence. Knowledge of the use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint. Knowledge of College Park Police Department, 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, diagrams, and textbooks. Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations; understanding factual information and applying what is learned. Ability to observe and remember details of events, names, faces, numbers, and physical descriptions; prepare and maintain clear, accurate, and concise reports and files. Effective communication in both verbal and written form; react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Knowledge of operating computers and various programs; understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents. Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment. Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of up to 100 pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day, climbing poles, bending, crouching, or stooping, and using tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishing between shades of color. In compliance with the ADA, essential functions are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least 21 years of age. Meet POST requirements for Peace Officer Certification and/or academy admittance according to GA law. Successful completion of the pre‑employment process which includes a written exam, oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, polygraph evaluation, and/or voice stress testing, and successful completion of Police Academy. Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and be a U.S. citizen. Experience communicating with diverse communities and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Extensive hours and weekends may be required at times. Pre‑Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing. Background Check Questions Do you have any DUI or reckless driving convictions in the past four years? Yes No Do you have any acts of domestic violence or any active protection orders? Yes No Do you have more than four moving violations in the past three years? Yes No Do you have more than three at-fault traffic accidents in the past four years? Yes No Do you have any felony convictions or no indictments for a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year? Yes No Have you used any drugs in the past twelve months? Yes No Do you have more than two driver’s license suspensions or failures to appear within the last four years? Yes No Do you have a dishonorable or other than honorable discharge from any military service? Yes No Are you at least 21 years of age? (If applying for a sworn law enforcement position) Yes No Have you filed any form of bankruptcy within the last twelve months? Yes No Do you have more than three misdemeanor convictions within the past seven years? Yes No Do you certify that the information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs