Police Officer

Police OfficerThe 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). Employees are trained to become Police Officers. Applicants must pass a series of tests and interviews before selection as employees. Once selected, individuals must complete academy requirements, and if successful, continue to field training assisted by veteran officers (Lieutenants and Sergeants). This job requires a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the City of College Park Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Salary: $53,606.92 with possible incentives up to: $54,679.06 (includes a 2% pay incentive for an Associate's degree) $55,751.19 (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. A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park's existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to protect the public and ensure a safe environment within the City of College Park as well as surrounding communities. Successful implementation of the work results in a safer atmosphere and a decrease in citizen victimization.Mission: 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. To maintain public trust, it is our responsibility to conduct ourselves with the utmost professionalism, respect, and integrity, while always adhering to the highest ethical standards.Vision: The City of College Park Police Department is committed to accomplishing our mission with the use of intelligence-led policing-based approaches in all our policing strategies. Our commitment to exceptional public service will serve as the guiding principle for our relentless crime prevention.Essential FunctionsIndependent 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 levels of court, including Superior, State, Juvenile, Administrative, and Municipal, on cases investigated or reports written; locates 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 include but are not limited to 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, etc. in conducting community activities.Performs other related duties as assigned.The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.Emergency Position: This position is designated as an emergency position that requires attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, civil disturbance, major crime scenes, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations, or other incidents as determined by the Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Police, and/or City Manager.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge 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 prisoner's 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; comprehending and retaining factual information and applying what is learned;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.Knowledge of operating the computer and various programs understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Effective analytical and decision-making skills.Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to one hundred (100) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day, climb poles, bending, crouching, or stooping, and use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color.Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.QualificationsHigh 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, successful completion of Police Academy.Must have a valid Georgia driver's license and must be a US citizen.Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.