Police Officer

Summary

Job Summary

The police officer for the City of Conyers performs routine law enforcement work through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Work involves routine patrol work in an assigned area, answering emergency calls, preliminary investigations, and other related work. An officer of higher rank reviews work assignments, and gives specific instructions and assistance when special problems arise or backup is needed. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves an element of personal danger.

Essential Job FunctionsThis job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

  • Conducting preventive patrol, including making person and property inquiries and inspections focused on preventing crimes and accidents, maintaining the public order, and discovering hazards.
  • Responding to and handling calls for service.
  • Conducting preliminary and/or full investigations of crimes, offenses, incidents and conditions.
  • Directing traffic and enforcing state criminal statutes and local ordinances.
  • Providing emergency services.
  • Promptly preparing thorough, complete and accurate reports of all occurrences and incidents.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Associates degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred.Licenses(s):Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.Certification(s):Georgia Basic Law Enforcement Certificate.

Any Special Requirement(s):Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must meet all other requirements listed in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 35-8-8.

Experience

One (1) or more years’ experience in law enforcement or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

  • Some knowledge of the geography of the City of Conyers.
  • Some knowledge of the laws of the State of Georgia.
  • Some knowledge of the ordinances of the City of Conyers.

Skills

  • Skill in communicating with a variety of people.
  • Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
  • Skill in operating and maintaining a firearm.

Abilities

  • Ability to gather information and interpret pertinent facts.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in different types of situations.
  • Ability to write and speak effectively.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions.
  • Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to drive standard equipped vehicles.
  • Ability to use sufficient physical force to apprehend violators.
  • Ability to run short distances rapidly.
  • Ability to exercise visual and motor coordination to drive safely at high speeds.
  • Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
  • Ability to see and hear acutely under both day and night conditions.
  • Ability to meet physical, mental or other standards by regulation.

Physical Characteristics

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear;
  • Regularly required to stand; walk and may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally;
  • Regularly required to reach with hands and arms;
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
  • Occasionally required to climb ladders, work from heights and maneuver in low clearance areas; and
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements:

Regularly required to lift up to 25lbs; and occasionally required to lift up to or over 50lbs.

Noise level:

The noise level for this job tends to be moderate to loud.

Exposed to Outdoor Weather Conditions:

This job is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Shift work, including Nights, Weekends and Holidays:

This job requires working nights, weekends and/or holidays and on-call after hours, as needed.

Supervision:

This job works under general supervision.

Pay Grade:

910

Salary:

$52,548 - $78,092 per year

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