Reserve Police Officer - Volunteer

College Park, City of • College Park, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 and serve, protect life and property, enforce federal, state, and local laws, and conduct criminal investigations. Successful and independent execution of duties increases security, and a safer business atmosphere and allows augmentation of services provided by patrol officers. Essential Functions Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• More than eight (8) years of service as a Police Officer and Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Georgia certification is required.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process which includes an oral interview, criminal records, and traffic history check.
• Possession of a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• 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.
• Pre-employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• 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 understanding and carrying 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Requires attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED