City of South Fulton
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General Description The purpose of this classification is to protect life and property, to deter criminal activity, and to enforce all local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Essential Functions
Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle or on foot to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations, inspects doors, windows, and premises of residential and commercial buildings to ensure security or detect suspicious conditions, responds to active alarms at residences, businesses, and industries, and maintains high visibility in the community.
Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, abuse, assaults, burglaries, thefts, fatalities, traffic accidents, property damage, alarms, bomb threats, lost or missing persons searches, rescue operations, unattended deaths, public service duties, stranded motorists, or dangerous drivers.
Prevents, discovers, and enacts citation for commission of crime, pursues fleeing suspects, apprehends, arrests, and processes criminals, fugitives, and offenders as appropriate; assists in booking inmates into jail; transports arrestees, prisoners, and members of the general public or other individuals as required.
Conducts preliminary investigations, interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses and takes statements, gathers information and evidence, secures crime scenes, prepares investigative reports and sketches, participates in court activities, and testifies in judicial proceedings.
Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, which may include lifting, dragging or carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing/evacuating people from particular areas, administering medical aid, or extinguishing small fires.
Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary; provides emergency response on a twenty‑four hour basis as needed; and provides assistance to other law enforcement or public service agencies as appropriate.
Establishes road blocks; administers roadside field sobriety tests; writes citations; identifies wanted persons and vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; and ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.
Performs other duties including monitoring and responding to calls for assistance, investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing suspects, effecting arrests, and processing and transporting prisoners.
Communicates with command/supervisory personnel during emergency response and critical incidents.
Inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and equipment.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits.
Performs research functions as needed; researches criminal histories and location of individuals via computer.
Responds to complaints and questions related to law enforcement issues and activities; mediates disputes.
Additional Functions
Depending on area of assignment, may also conduct internal investigations, assist with police recruitment, participate in neighborhood watch meetings, and visit schools.
License and Certification
Must possess and maintain Basic Law Enforcement certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, supplemented by one year of work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in performance of essential functions, and to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Must pass the minimum Physical Fitness/Agility standards and testing for running, sit‑ups, and push‑ups.
Must possess good moral character as determined by established standards.
Special Requirements
Background investigation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, criminal and driver’s history, employment history.
Psychological interview and medical examination upon offer of employment.
Physical Fitness/Agility testing and certification as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12‑20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals.
Environmental Factors: performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, or rude/irate customers.
EOE Statement The city is an EOE, DFW; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Instructions All applicants must successfully pass the minimum Physical Fitness/Agility standards and testing for running, sit‑ups, and push‑ups. Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license at the time of appointment and be at least twenty (20) years of age. All applicants must conform to the following qualifications as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act: citizenship, high school diploma, good moral character, and professional certification.
No calls please, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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General Description The purpose of this classification is to protect life and property, to deter criminal activity, and to enforce all local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Essential Functions
Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle or on foot to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations, inspects doors, windows, and premises of residential and commercial buildings to ensure security or detect suspicious conditions, responds to active alarms at residences, businesses, and industries, and maintains high visibility in the community.
Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, abuse, assaults, burglaries, thefts, fatalities, traffic accidents, property damage, alarms, bomb threats, lost or missing persons searches, rescue operations, unattended deaths, public service duties, stranded motorists, or dangerous drivers.
Prevents, discovers, and enacts citation for commission of crime, pursues fleeing suspects, apprehends, arrests, and processes criminals, fugitives, and offenders as appropriate; assists in booking inmates into jail; transports arrestees, prisoners, and members of the general public or other individuals as required.
Conducts preliminary investigations, interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses and takes statements, gathers information and evidence, secures crime scenes, prepares investigative reports and sketches, participates in court activities, and testifies in judicial proceedings.
Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, which may include lifting, dragging or carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing/evacuating people from particular areas, administering medical aid, or extinguishing small fires.
Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary; provides emergency response on a twenty‑four hour basis as needed; and provides assistance to other law enforcement or public service agencies as appropriate.
Establishes road blocks; administers roadside field sobriety tests; writes citations; identifies wanted persons and vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; and ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.
Performs other duties including monitoring and responding to calls for assistance, investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing suspects, effecting arrests, and processing and transporting prisoners.
Communicates with command/supervisory personnel during emergency response and critical incidents.
Inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and equipment.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits.
Performs research functions as needed; researches criminal histories and location of individuals via computer.
Responds to complaints and questions related to law enforcement issues and activities; mediates disputes.
Additional Functions
Depending on area of assignment, may also conduct internal investigations, assist with police recruitment, participate in neighborhood watch meetings, and visit schools.
License and Certification
Must possess and maintain Basic Law Enforcement certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, supplemented by one year of work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in performance of essential functions, and to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Must pass the minimum Physical Fitness/Agility standards and testing for running, sit‑ups, and push‑ups.
Must possess good moral character as determined by established standards.
Special Requirements
Background investigation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, criminal and driver’s history, employment history.
Psychological interview and medical examination upon offer of employment.
Physical Fitness/Agility testing and certification as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12‑20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals.
Environmental Factors: performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, or rude/irate customers.
EOE Statement The city is an EOE, DFW; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Instructions All applicants must successfully pass the minimum Physical Fitness/Agility standards and testing for running, sit‑ups, and push‑ups. Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license at the time of appointment and be at least twenty (20) years of age. All applicants must conform to the following qualifications as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act: citizenship, high school diploma, good moral character, and professional certification.
No calls please, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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