Marshal (Overnight Position)

Job Summary

Responsible for compliance with all departmental policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws and regulations, and for achieving the primary/fundamental goals and objectives of maintaining law and order, preventing crimes, protecting life and property, and assuring that all services are delivered in a safe, effective, professional, timely, and efficient manner.

Job Duties

• Assist the citizens of Sugar Hill by fostering community relationships with its members.
• Provides information or official documents to supervisory staff on various calls answered indicating the nature of calls and any findings at the scenes; attends public gatherings to maintain order.
• Administers CPR and first aid when appropriate; answers any questions from the public.
• Affords assistance and gives directions to motorists; removes debris from the roadways; provides direction during community events as necessary; occasionally directs traffic at community events.
• Inspects assigned department vehicles used for road safety by checking tire pressure and depth, oil, fuel, and reporting any unusual occurrences to the maintenance personnel and their supervisor.
• Patrols assigned districts, to include the City parks and the Business District, to assure all laws are enforced by checking homes, businesses, and cars for any signs of criminal activity such as broken windows and unlocked doors.
• Answers any calls from the public requesting assistance in burglaries, domestic violence, or any other situation meriting a response by law enforcement authorities.
• Receives and documents all complaints about illegal activities in City parks; initiates preliminary investigations of such complaints and writes detailed reports for superior officers.
• Maintains traffic safety by stopping unsafe motorists, impaired drivers, and speeding vehicles; may issue citations or arrest drivers and impounds vehicles; reports malfunctioning signals or damaged and missing traffic control signs to the central communications center when applicable.
• Provides law enforcement services to the public at Sugar Hill City Hall. Provides courtroom security during Municipal Court sessions.
• Works closely with other Law Enforcement Agencies. May be required to work Holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferred 5 years’ experience as Law Enforcement Officer
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Certification required.
• Valid Georgia Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state, and city laws pertaining to law enforcement to include game and fishing laws.
• Knowledge of investigation procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of Department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.
• Ability to cope with situations tactfully, firmly, courteously, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret established rules, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of firearms.

Application Information

Applications accepted at City Hall, City of Sugar Hill, ATTN: Jane Whittington, City Clerk, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518, or emailed to jwhittington@cityofsugarhill.com. Application forms and background release are available at the link below: Application for Employment (PDF)

City of Sugar Hill

The City of Sugar Hill is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted. All required fields and documents must be provided to ensure your application is processed. Failure to submit a complete application may result in delays or rejection.