Police Officer

Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Alpharetta, GA Alpharetta Police Department Salary:

$61,100.00 - $97,500.00

Annually Position Summary:

Under general direction of a Police Lieutenant or other supervisory/management staff, performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

Essential Functions:

Maintains a current knowledge of criminal law, city ordinances and other critical elements of law enforcement and peacekeeping. Patrols assigned zone to maintain visibility, observe, and deter possible criminal activity. Responds to all requests for assistance relayed by communications officers. Issues tickets to moving and parked traffic violators; impounds abandoned vehicles as warranted. Assumes control at traffic accidents, assists victims, and investigates causes of accidents. Directs traffic and assists motorists, attends to malfunctioning traffic signals, monitors school crossings, provides escort for funeral processions or other situations. Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims. Processes crime scenes; collects, analyzes, and preserves evidence for court use. Contacts complainants and/or victims of crimes to inform them of progress of investigations. Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil, and other official papers. Seizes evidence and contraband uncovered in such duties. Conducts surveillance of known and suspected criminals. Works undercover to obtain evidence of criminal activity and further investigations. Directs and documents the activities of confidential informants. 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. Serves as a witness in court as required. Investigates complaints, accidents, or hazardous conditions, which might endanger public safety. Investigates and reports fires or other related events, provides backup and security and crowd control for Fire Department/EMS or other officials. Prepares various official reports as required; submits reports to superior officer. Maintains uniforms, weapons and other assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition. Transports mental patients and detainees to prescribed locations as necessary. 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. Watches for wanted or missing persons and lost children; administers first-aid to the injured in emergencies; reports stray animals to proper authorities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalency. At least 21 years of age. Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Certified Georgia Police Academy. Additional certifications may be required for specialized assignments. In-service training with the Field Training Officer. Must maintain required level of proficiency and certification in the use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills. Must complete minimum of 20 hours of required in-service training annually to maintain P.O.S.T. certification. Must be a United States citizen. Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. At least one full year of experience working as Police Officer At least one full year of Certified, in good standing, Police Officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alpharetta/jobs/5208654/police-officer Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam