SR. POLICE OFFICER

City of Forest Park•Forest Park, GA

89d•$58,463 - $73,123

About The Position

The Sr. Police Officer delivers effective and responsive law enforcement services to all citizens of the City in a fair and equitable manner. The role patrols city streets, businesses, and residential areas; responds to calls and investigates crimes; enforces applicable laws and ordinances; and performs general law enforcement, investigative, public service, and community outreach duties. The position gathers and evaluates criminal intelligence, examines crime scenes, collects and preserves evidence, interviews involved parties, prepares investigative reports and case files, coordinates with other agencies, and determines whether evidence supports an arrest. It also conducts patrol and traffic enforcement, processes and transports prisoners, serves legal documents, assists the public, and maintains positive community relations. The officer operates and maintains assigned vehicles and law enforcement equipment, uses computer systems and information databases, maintains records, communicates with public safety partners and community members, and attends required meetings and training. Work may involve adverse environmental conditions and exposure to safety hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Up to 4 years of experience that includes criminal investigations, patrol work, and general law enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Peace Officer Certification.
Valid Georgia driver’s license, which must be maintained.
Ability to review, classify, prioritize, and analyze data and relate analysis to established standards.
Ability to apply persuasion and influence to coordinate activities.
Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the job.
Ability to use a wide variety of reference and advisory information.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, use fractions, and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply leadership and motivational principles and exercise independent judgment to resolve problems.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity when evaluating information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and receive detailed oral information, with or without correction.
Ability to make rational decisions using logic and deductive processes.
Ability to perform substantial repetitive movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to speak clearly and convey detailed instructions accurately and concisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as analyzing data, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and extensive reading.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly.

Responsibilities

Patrols city streets, businesses, and residential areas; responds to calls for service and investigates crimes.
Enforces applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
Delivers agendas and paperwork to City Council or Committee representatives.
Gathers, documents, evaluates, analyzes, maintains, and disseminates criminal intelligence and related information.
Responds to crime scenes; examines scenes; documents, collects, preserves, analyzes, and processes evidence; and maintains chain of custody.
Obtains and executes search, seizure, and arrest warrants; conducts searches; recovers stolen property; and seizes illegal substances, contraband, or weapons.
Identifies and interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, complainants, and other individuals; advises people of their rights; records and verifies statements; and prepares photo lineups.
Prepares reports and case files, reviews reports and evidence, investigates leads, reviews laboratory and other authority reports, and analyzes timelines and crime patterns.
Determines whether evidence supports an arrest; obtains warrants; makes arrests; processes prisoners; apprehends suspects; and protects the rights of people in custody.
Coordinates investigations and exchanges evidence, intelligence, and information with other agencies.
Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrol, crime prevention, suspicious-activity checks, citation issuance, traffic enforcement, field sobriety testing, speed enforcement, traffic and crowd control, security escorts, and transportation of individuals.
Issues or serves warrants, subpoenas, and other documents.
Provides public services and information, including directions, property checks, assistance to stranded motorists, and help with safety or civil and criminal matters.
Operates standard and specialized law enforcement machinery, equipment, and tools.
Inspects and maintains the assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and other equipment.
Follows safety procedures, uses safety equipment, monitors work conditions, and drives safely under varied conditions, including emergencies.
Requests driver, criminal history, and other information through state and national criminal information databases.
Conducts research using department files, legal records, databases, electronic sources, criminal intelligence systems, and other records.
Completes forms, reports, correspondence, logs, investigative and case documents, and other required records.
Uses computers and software to enter, retrieve, review, and modify information.
Maintains work records, logs, files, manuals, policies, bulletins, maps, and reference materials.
Communicates in person, by telephone, and over two-way radio; provides information and assistance and responds to service requests.
Coordinates and exchanges information with supervisors, coworkers, dispatchers, agencies, emergency personnel, court personnel, community members, and others as needed.
Responds to law enforcement complaints and questions, mediates civil disputes, researches problems, and initiates resolution.
Promotes positive public relations, peace, and order, and performs community outreach.
Attends shift meetings, training, and seminars; participates in fitness and continuing education; and stays current with policies, procedures, and law.
Performs general clerical tasks and assists other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.