Cityofzebulonga
Duties and Responsibilities of an Officer include but are not limited to:
Patrols and responds to calls
Produces incident and accident reports as needed
Pursues and apprehends suspects and makes criminal arrests
Conducts traffic enforcement
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties in the areas of law enforcement and crime prevention. Officers may be assigned to any functional area to include patrol, investigations, or administration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides general public assistance involving non-criminal activities such as traffic accidents, street hazards, and other potential problems and hazards requiring law enforcement intervention; and collaborates with the community in addressing problems.
Patrols and reasons to a variety of criminal activities requiring law enforcement, intervention such as homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, vice and narcotics related activities, crimes by and against juveniles, and other crimes; evaluates situation and determines the most appropriate course of action.
Pursues or apprehends suspects and criminals; makes arrests which may involve physically restraining or subduing individual(s) and possible use of deadly force; interviews and interrogates victims, witnesses, suspects, and other contact persons; and protects the crime scene for processing; and processes suspects.
Performs administrative duties in law enforcement, planning, and operations including preparing and presenting court testimony; training; maintaining associated case files; preparing and completing forms, narrative reports, and correspondence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest levels of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Law Enforcement-
Knowledge of the interpretation and application of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, and the democratic political process. Use of a firearm.
Safety/Security-
Knowledge of common safety rules, regulations, procedures, and practices to include effective restraint techniques, basic first aid and CPR.
Customer Service-
Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Decision Making
– Evaluates and responds quickly to situations in a firm and tactful manner while using integrity. Diffuses emotional situations and offers solutions. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Interpersonal Relationships
– Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Maintain a positive image for the City.
Judgement
– Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication
– Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner. Must deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Time Management
– Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology. Attends meetings, planning sessions, and discussions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Police Officer – Requires a minimum of a high school general diploma and at least one (1) year of credited service as a Police Officer, First Level or equivalent in accordance with departmental policy.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and federal criminal history check, sex offender registry, and credit check.
Requires satisfactory results from a medical, psychological evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
A valid Georgia’s driver’s license prior to employment with an acceptable driving record to include a zero or positive point balance and required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
Must obtain and maintain for continued employment U.S. Citizenship prior to appointment as a Police Officer; all State requirements for Police Officers as specified in Georgia Code.; all federal and state requirements to carry a firearm.
Must successfully complete a certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy and associated field training before hire.
Must be able to wear a standard issue duty belt with all applicable gear.
The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.
Some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, crawling.
Some lifting to include overhead lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds)
May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds)
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, traffic hazards, toxic agents, explosives, firearms, violence, disease or rude/irate persons.
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Patrols and responds to calls
Produces incident and accident reports as needed
Pursues and apprehends suspects and makes criminal arrests
Conducts traffic enforcement
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties in the areas of law enforcement and crime prevention. Officers may be assigned to any functional area to include patrol, investigations, or administration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides general public assistance involving non-criminal activities such as traffic accidents, street hazards, and other potential problems and hazards requiring law enforcement intervention; and collaborates with the community in addressing problems.
Patrols and reasons to a variety of criminal activities requiring law enforcement, intervention such as homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, vice and narcotics related activities, crimes by and against juveniles, and other crimes; evaluates situation and determines the most appropriate course of action.
Pursues or apprehends suspects and criminals; makes arrests which may involve physically restraining or subduing individual(s) and possible use of deadly force; interviews and interrogates victims, witnesses, suspects, and other contact persons; and protects the crime scene for processing; and processes suspects.
Performs administrative duties in law enforcement, planning, and operations including preparing and presenting court testimony; training; maintaining associated case files; preparing and completing forms, narrative reports, and correspondence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest levels of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Law Enforcement-
Knowledge of the interpretation and application of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, and the democratic political process. Use of a firearm.
Safety/Security-
Knowledge of common safety rules, regulations, procedures, and practices to include effective restraint techniques, basic first aid and CPR.
Customer Service-
Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Decision Making
– Evaluates and responds quickly to situations in a firm and tactful manner while using integrity. Diffuses emotional situations and offers solutions. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Interpersonal Relationships
– Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Maintain a positive image for the City.
Judgement
– Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication
– Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner. Must deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Time Management
– Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology. Attends meetings, planning sessions, and discussions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Police Officer – Requires a minimum of a high school general diploma and at least one (1) year of credited service as a Police Officer, First Level or equivalent in accordance with departmental policy.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and federal criminal history check, sex offender registry, and credit check.
Requires satisfactory results from a medical, psychological evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
A valid Georgia’s driver’s license prior to employment with an acceptable driving record to include a zero or positive point balance and required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
Must obtain and maintain for continued employment U.S. Citizenship prior to appointment as a Police Officer; all State requirements for Police Officers as specified in Georgia Code.; all federal and state requirements to carry a firearm.
Must successfully complete a certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy and associated field training before hire.
Must be able to wear a standard issue duty belt with all applicable gear.
The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.
Some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, crawling.
Some lifting to include overhead lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds)
May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds)
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, traffic hazards, toxic agents, explosives, firearms, violence, disease or rude/irate persons.
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