Police Officer

Norcross, GA
Norcross Police Department

Salary: $58,800.71

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property and enforce federal and state laws and local ordinances. Successful performance contributes to the safety and well-being of citizens and promotes the efficient and effective operation of the department.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned zone to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
  • Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
  • Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles.
  • Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.
  • Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
  • Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.
  • Testifies in judicial proceedings; may provide security during court sessions.
  • Transports prisoners.
  • Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
  • Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car and uniform.
  • Serves criminal arrest warrants, issues uniform citations for traffic and ordinance violations to violators.
  • Assists with job of communications officer, as necessary.
  • Provides security for the City of Norcross Municipal Court when needed.
  • Provides security for Mayor and Council meetings when needed.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED and one to two years of experience. Associate’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act.
  • Must hold or have the ability to obtain a Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act certification and have the ability to become GCIC certified.
  • Must be able to work 24-hour on call assignments, undercover, overtime, or weekends, holidays, as well as 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.
  • Proven ability to effectively and professionally response to crisis and other emergency situations.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) certification.
  • Associate’s Degree;
  • Must be at least 21 years of age;
  • No felony convictions;
  • United States Citizen (POST requirement).
  • Prior experience and foreign language skills are preferred but not required.
  • Eligible applicants will be notified of the testing date.