Public Safety Ambassador 2026
About The Position
This position is responsible for writing police reports, directing traffic, referring city services, answering questions from citizens and handling other low risk administrative duties often handled by police officers. The position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug tests. Respond to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a city vehicle. Write police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and at the police department. Complete other administrative functions often handled by police officers such as directing traffic, evidence collection, private property accident investigations, referring city services and many other administrative duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
- Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory 7-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 years.
- Ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and others, to enter and retrieve data, and compose incident reports.
- Ability to learn to effectively operate a police radio.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Must be in good physical condition at time of hire.
- Must be able to successfully complete the hiring steps to include interview, written exercise, background check, credit check, criminal history check, physical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and complete a polygraph exam.
- Must pass the Accuplacer test (at candidate’s expense) with minimum scores of 55 in reading and 60 in writing or substitute acceptable scores from other tests (i.e. – SAT, ACT, Compass, etc.).
- Must be able to pass and maintain the appropriate GCIC certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Related military or law enforcement/corrections experience.
Responsibilities
- Respond to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a city vehicle.
- Write police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and at the police department.
- Complete other administrative functions often handled by police officers such as directing traffic, evidence collection, private property accident investigations, referring city services and many other administrative duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
