Listing Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
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 building, 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 levels of court, including Superior, State, Juvenile, Administrative and Municipal, on cases investigated or reports written; locate defendants and serves criminal warrants; assists with crowd control and security assignments at various public gatherings or incident scenes; reports hazardous conditions on public roadways and bridges; conducts surveillance.  Duties to include but not limited to court, City Hall security and, transporting inmates to and from medical facilities; may serve as field training officer; works with public, civic organizations, etc. in conducting community activities.

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 pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects and prisoner’s rights, and custody and protection of evidence; knowledge of College Park Police Department, policies and procedures; geographic layout of City; must be able to perform accurate mathematical calculations; comprehend and retain factual information and apply what is learned; must be able to observe and remember details of events, names, faces, numbers and physical descriptions; prepare and maintain clear, accurate and concise reports and files; must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; must be able to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; operate the computer and various programs understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree preferred; valid Georgia Driver’s license US citizen; at least 21 years of age; meet POST requirements for Peace Officer Certification and/or academy admittance pursuant to GA law; successful completion of the pre-employment process which includes written exam, oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, polygraph evaluation, and/or voice stress, successful completion of Police Academy.

New Starting Pay: $52,706.08.  Incentives exist for applicable degrees, military service, and certain POST certifications, at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

CLOSING DATE
Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Resumes will not be accepted without an application. You can complete an online application on the City’s website: www.collegeparkga.com or obtain an application from the Human Resources Department located at 3667 Main Street, College Park, Georgia 30337.  

 

The City of College Park, GA is an equal opportunity employer