Police Officer (Traffic Enforcement Unit)

Stockbridge, GA
Stockbridge Police Department

Salary: $25.96 – $36.76 / Hour

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves proactive patrolling, crime prevention and investigation. Duties include responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducting preliminary investigations, making arrests, traffic control and enforcement, and carrying out other duties and related tasks.

In addition to the duties of a police officer, as described herein, this position is primarily responsible for conducting targeted traffic enforcement actions, which include, but are not limited to, speed checks and safety compliance checks, enforcing laws related to impaired driving, with a focus on identifying and apprehending drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, investigating vehicular accidents, and gathering essential evidence for potential legal proceedings, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides general courtroom security and coordinates the transfer of inmates from local holding facilities to required court appearances; participates in court activities; responds to court subpoenas; assists in preparing case files and evidence for court presentation; testifies and presents evidence during court.
  • Receives, searches, and transports prisoners.
  • Patrols designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issues warnings and citations.
  • Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, animal control, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
  • Performs a full range of traffic enforcement duties; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions, assists and advises motorists; use speed detection devices; issues citations and warnings; investigates traffic accidents; coordinates traffic patterns during special events; conducts special enforcement details including DUI; seatbelt; and child safety seat checkpoints.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned, or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; identifies, collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and logs evidence, locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
  • Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under Federal, State, and local laws and codes; controls and effectively processes individuals under the influences of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
  • Detains, apprehends, and arrests, criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests. Transports arrestees to detention centers and oversees booking.
    Transports mental patients and detainees to prescribed locations as necessary.
  • Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil, and other official papers. Seizes evidence and contraband uncovered in such duties.
  • Directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at parades, festivals, riots, and other events.
  • Provides assistance or backup support to other officers, emergency medical providers, fire department personnel, state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, other public service agencies, provides emergency response on a twenty-four-hour basis needed.
  • Conducts surveillance of known and suspected criminals. May be assigned to work undercover to obtain evidence of criminal activity in furtherance of investigations. May develop reliable informants and provide intelligence information to divisional and/or departmental personnel.
  • Investigates complaints, accidents, or hazardous conditions which might endanger the public.
  • Processes required paperwork during scheduled tour of duty. Requests and process status reports for driver’s licenses and histories, criminal histories, and other information through NCIC and GCIC database.
  • Serves as liaison and public relations officer for the assigned area; establishes and preserves good relationship with the public; addresses concerns, and gives information to the public, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, business groups, the media, and other groups; attends meetings as necessary; attends community meetings and neighborhood association meetings on a regular and ad-hoc basis.
  • Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals or other related requests.
  • Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigation skills, and general law enforcement skills.
  • Performs a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities; and attends meetings.
  • Prepares a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, unusual incidents observed; prepares investigative report and case information.
  • Testifies in juvenile, civil, traffic, municipal and criminal courts, and prepares and presents evidence; responds to mandatory court calls during irregular hours.
  • Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department.
  • Maintains uniforms, weapons, and other assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition.
  • Answers questions asked by the general public; works with juveniles and adults in related matters; refers public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
  • Responds to complaints and questions related to law enforcement issues and activities; mediates disputes; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalency;
  • Associate’s degree in Political Science, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred; one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience;
  • Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for the job may be considered in lieu of educational requirement;
  • Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.);
  • Valid Georgia Driver’s License; successfully pass pre-employment physical abilities test, medical and drug screen; satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR); and acceptable background investigation.