Police Officer II

Atlanta, GA
South Fulton Police Department

Salary: $63,440.00 To $63,440.00 Annually.

Position Summary:

This classification protects life and property, deters criminal activity, and enforces all local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and regulations. This classification will patrol and monitor parks and other city facilities to enforce park rules and regulations and city codes; provide security, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment. 
  • Drives a vehicle to various city parks, facilities and other assigned locations and perform visual surveillance to insure proper use of parks and facilities. 
  • Develops programs to ensure public safety in parks including community education, interpretation, enforcement, coordination and inspection. 
  • Provides a deterrent to unacceptable behavior by maintaining high visibility at city parks and facilities. 
  • Performs a variety of park security duties in the management of park resources and public safety.
  • Patrols parks and facilities by foot and vehicle to protect property and enforce municipal codes, administrative policy and regulations. 
  • Issues warnings and citations for violations of municipal and administrative policy and regulations. 
  • May council, advise, or detain individuals whose actions endanger person or property. 
  • Acts as a liaison to the South Fulton Police Department; attends meetings, coordinates assistance, backup and information related to park and code enforcement issues. 
  • Assists local law enforcement emergency services officials. 
  • Educates the public and acts to diffuse difficult situations. 
  • Maintains accurate records and writes reports. 
  • Supervises and schedules the work of temporary staff assigned as Assistant Park Rangers. 
  • Provides assistance to park patrons. 

Requirements:

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Law Enforcement certification.
  • Must possess and maintain Basic Law Enforcement certification.
  • Requires a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.