Police Officer

Clarkston, GA
Clarkston Police Department

Salary:

  • Entry Level/POST Academy Training -$55,000
  • Starting pay for Certified (POST) Police Officer – $60,000 (12 HR Shifts)

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to assist fellow officers with interdepartmental duties and city activities; responding to the needs of the general public by performing rescues, giving information and direction, mediating disputes and deterring criminal activity within the community; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court; maintaining and updating records for proper documentation; working to achieve the highest level of cooperation and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement within the City of Clarkston.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols City of Clarkston 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.
  • Enforces Federal, State, and local laws by performing warrant, felony or misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary; protects the civil rights of persons in custody.
  • Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; performs routine inspections of roadways, bridges and traffic signals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions.
  • 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 fugitives; summons witnesses.
  • 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.
  • Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases.
  • Assists stranded motorists, directs traffic when necessary; escorts special processions; transports prisoners to jail.
  • Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
  • Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car and uniform. Maintains assigned uniform, vehicles, and equipment in accordance with departmental policy and procedures;
  • Serves and executes criminal and traffic warrants on felony and misdemeanor suspects.
  • Attends ongoing training classes as required.
  • Participates in community relations projects as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Associate’s degree or two (2) years college coursework preferred; valid Georgia Driver’s license US citizen;
  • At least 21 years of age;
  • Preference will be given to applicants that are Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified;
  • Successful completion of the pre-employment process which includes oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, polygraph evaluation, and/or voice stress, successful completion of Police Academy;
  • Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License;
  • equivalent combination of education and experience.