RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible to assist fellow officers with interdepartmental duties and city activities; responding to the needs of the general public by performing rescues, giving information and direction, mediating disputes and deterring criminal activity within the community; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court; maintaining and updating records for proper documentation; working to achieve the highest level of cooperation and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement within the City of Clarkston.
MAJOR DUTIES: Patrols City of Clarkston to detect and deter criminal activity and trafficviolations.•Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domesticdisputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing personssearches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.•Enforces Federal, State, and local laws by performing warrant, felony ormisdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary;protects the civil rights of persons in custody.•Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations andwarnings; performs routine inspections of roadways, bridges and trafficsignals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions;•Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and otherincidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses,gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.•Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives;summons witnesses.
•Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.•Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists.•Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals,ball games, and school crossings.•Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecutingfelony and misdemeanor cases.•Assists stranded motorists, directs traffic when necessary; escorts specialprocessions; transports prisoners to jail.•Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incidentreports.•Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car and uniform. Maintainsassigned uniform, vehicles, and equipment in accordance withdepartmental policy and procedures;•Serves and executes criminal and traffic warrants on felony andmisdemeanor suspects.•Attends ongoing training classes as required.•Participates in community relations projects as required.•Performs other related duties as assigned.
All Police patrol officers operate on 12 Hour Work Shifts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or two (2) years college coursework preferred; valid Georgia Driver’s license US citizen; at least 21 years of age; Preference will be given to applicants that are Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified. Successful completion of the pre-employment process which includes 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; valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; equivalent combination of education and experience.
SALARY: Currently Offering Signing Bonus, If offered a position with the Department:
Entry Level/POST Academy Training - $55,000
Starting pay for Certified (POST) Police Officer - $60,000 (12 HR Shifts)
Signing Bonus for Georgia Certified Officers - $3,000
Signing Bonus for Non-certified applicants - $1,000
CLOSING DATE: Applications for the Police Officer positions are being accepted until the positions are filled, in the Clarkston Police Department, 3921 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021. Applications available to download at www.clarkstonga.gov.
Contact Lt. Richard Pope, for more information/interviews 404-292-9465. Allapplicants must complete a Clarkston Police Application packet to be considered for the position. 5% increase after 12 month working probation
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