Police Officer

Position Summary:

The Authority is currently recruiting a Police Officer to join Georgia World Congress Center. The Police Officer is responsible for performing patrol coverage to enforce state laws, local laws, and park ordinances on the campus of Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Signia by Hilton Atlanta. Ideal candidates will share our values of authenticity, accountability, and teamwork while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Candidates under final consideration will be required to undergo a background check, psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination prior to employment.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer responds to emergency situations and conducts investigations of criminal activities while taking appropriate action.
• Answers calls and complaints.
• Completes written incident reports.
• Provides general police services to the public.
• Patrols, observes, and prevents criminal activity. Patrolling may include foot, bike, and/vehicle patrolling.
• Participates is special event activities on campus.
• Exercises crowd control and procedures.
• Provides traffic direction and pedestrian management.
• Completion of shift requirements as assigned by the Police Sergeant or higher police authority.
• Actively participates in and successfully completes The Authority and police training programs as required.
• Maintains Ga POST Police (PBLE) Certification in Good Standing
• Accurately documents and completes administrative paperwork as required
• Comply with The Authority policies and procedures associated with such programs as risk management, safety, and emergency management
• Maintain an ethical and professional image when interacting with internal and external customers in to ensure customer satisfaction
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• GEORGIA P.O.S.T. Certification in good standing.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull extremely heavy objects over 200 pounds such as in the event of chasing or subduing a suspect resisting arrest.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action on own initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, other staff, and the public.
• Extensive knowledge of standard police practices and techniques.
• High degree of integrity and compliance.
• Self-awareness.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership to the assigned unit in the areas of motivation, positive influence, and personal challenge.
• Thoroughness in task approach, follow up and completion.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work and training of subordinates.
• Knowledge of applicable local and state laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of oral and written skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload using own initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with limited resources.
• Detail oriented.
• Assess, analyze, and manage risk factors in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation.
• Must successfully complete a polygraph examination.