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Patrol Officer
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What they do
A Parking Enforcement Officer enforces municipal parking regulations. Patrols city streets and public parking lots, monitors parking meters, issues tickets or warnings where cars are parked illegally or where the parking fee has not been paid.
$46,654 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Patrol Officer Job Type:
Full Time Albany, GA Dougherty County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$18.84Hourly Position Summary:
The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Patrol Officer. The purpose of this position is to ensure public safety and to enforce local, state, and federal laws. Responsible for patrol, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigating criminal/civil complaints, responding to residential and business alarms and other areas of assignment. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.Essential Functions:
- Patrols designated area; enforces traffic laws; issues traffic citations; investigates traffic accidents; conducts motor vehicle traffic stops; redirects and controls traffic flow when necessary.
- Investigates criminal/civil complaints; makes arrests when necessary; completes incident/accident reports; completes daily activity sheet.
- Operates emergency vehicles; uses hand-held and vehicle radio and communication equipment; uses radar equipment.
- May escort funeral processions.
- May assist citizens with animal control complaints.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 21 years of age.
- United States citizen.
- Certified or eligible to become certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Act within six months of employment.
- Able to clear background investigation.
- In proportion for height/weight standards.
- Able to pass a job valid physical endurance test.