Police Officer
Department: Police
Pay Grade: 109
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer certification.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must have physical tolerance to effectively work under adverse environmental conditions, extended or disrupted work schedules resulting in loss of sleep and meals, the stress of interacting with hostile or dangerous people, of assisting victims of violence or injury, and the changing parameters of legally mandated job responsibilities and limitations, and repetitive, routine patrol conditions that require riding for extended periods in a car. Hand-eye coordination to aim and accurately fire a weapon, use police tools, demonstrate a field sobriety test, or write. Must lift and carry objects such as property (e.g. televisions, stereos); equipment (e.g. duty bag, evidence kit, cases of ammunition); vehicle parts ( e.g. Truck tires, car wheels). Lift, drag or carry children and adults with or without assistance. Push/pull/drag objects such as stalled car across an intersection or off a roadway, dead animals (e.g. deer or large dogs) road debris or hazards (e.g., utility poles, tree limbs), move furniture, mattresses and other household items to conduct searches, maneuver people during arrests or when injured or assist another officer over a wall. Sprint short distances during deployment to pursue suspects, to escape hazards (e.g., fire, gunfire, toxic elements), or to assist victims requiring emergency assistance. Walk up and down flights of stairs; Crawl in confined areas (e.g., attics): Climb through small openings (e.g., windows) and pull self through openings. Effectively handle opposition during an arrest or in an emergency situation. Stamina to run for one-quarter of a mile on the average of up to a maximum of approximately one mile in order to apprehend a suspect. Must have near vision to identify and distinguish among objects (arm’s length or closed) such as fingerprints, serial numbers, trace evidence and read fine print on items. Far vision sufficient to identify license plates and vehicle makes at a distance and under various light and weather conditions, and distinguish one person from another, identify objects on a person or held in person’s hand, distinguish a weapon from an object other than a weapon, identify and describe clothing, height, weight, and facial characteristics form a distance and under various light and weather conditions. Color vision sufficient to identify and distinguish between colors and shades of color to identify narcotics, describe subject (e.g., clothing, hair, eyes), recognize and describe hazardous material placards on vehicles, identify vehicle tagging. Must have hearing ability sufficient to understand general in-person and telephone conversation, and understand radio transmissions, cries for assistance when obscured by background noise, and discriminate among non-speech sounds (e.g., footsteps, voices, or alarms), and understand whispered conversation. Must have ability to read a variety of informational, technical, financial and administrative documentations, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice. Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including computer, printer, photocopier, calculator, telephone and various law enforcement equipment such as firearms, tasers, body cams, restraining devices, police vehicle, two-way radio, pager, and mobile telephone. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will typically be performed by riding /sitting in a police vehicle. While performing the functions of this position, the employee will constantly be exposed to passing traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration. It may be expected that the employee individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties.
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7/31/2024