Security Officer (Active APD Reserve)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

1d • $45

About The Position

Ensures that life and property is protected by enforcing all City statutes and ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrolling airport facilities to ensure safety; assisting fellow officers and with interdepartmental duties and City activities; responding to the needs of the general public by performing rescues, giving information and directions, mediating disputes and deterring criminal activity within the airport campus; compiling reports; and maintaining and updating records for proper documentation. Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Must be an Active in the Atlanta Police Retired Reserve
• Valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of local ordinances and law enforcement, arrest and courtroom practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, elected officials, employees, members of the public.
• Ability to follow all precautionary measures when dealing with suspects who are known to be dangerous and ability to remain calm in emergency and/or life threatening situations.
• Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in a law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Responds to accident calls and gathers information at the accident scene; investigates and reconstructs serious injury or fatal accidents and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Investigates reported crimes by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.
• Determines reasonable suspicion to detain and/or parole cause to search; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects and processes and transports prisoners.
• Enters or retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, arrest and wanted information, investigation data, criminal records check, etc.
• Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials and remains knowledgeable of prescription drugs.
• Utilizes and maintains weapons and equipment, including radar speed detection device, gun, nightstick, handcuffs, flashlight, etc. in functional and presentable conditions.
• Meets firearm proficiency requirements at prescribed departmental levels.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems.
• Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees