P/T Police Officer

Salary: $31.00 – $35.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

This position performs as a Sworn Officer, primarily responsible forCity HallandCourtroom security. On occasion, this position provides assistance with City Events. This position is limited to 29 hours per pay period (weekly).

Essential Functions:

• Primary duty assignment to City Hall and City Court with occasional assignments for City Events.
• May include weekends or occasional weekends.
• Required: Peace Officer certification through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (GA POST).

• Transports inmates while performing Court security functions

• Performs daily security checks of assigned areas to include courtrooms, holding areas, and adjacent areas before openings and court proceedings.

• Assists with securing detainees, as well as responding to emergency situations in or around Lawrenceville City Hall.

• Maintains security-screening checkpoints which includes the operation of x-ray machines and metal detectors.

• Handles arraignment and other court calendars as necessary

• Completes reports and other written assignments as directed by supervisor

• Works with and backs up other officers and agencies

• Performs related duties.

Requirements:

• Must pass a physical fitness assessment (Police Recruits ONLY)
• Must have the ability to read & write English Language
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of academy graduation
• Must possess a High School Diploma and/or GED
• Must successfully pass entry exam as outlined by GA POST (Police Recruits ONLY)
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Current certification through the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.