Police K9 Handler (380B)

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provides individual and property protection; controls campus of the school for safety and security purposes; monitors and controls school sites and parking; coordinates safety and security for all school activities and other activities.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or High School Equivalent required
• Certification/License Required: Georgia POST certified and in good standing with POST requirements; successfully meets all requirements of an extensive background investigation and assessment, including driver's history and criminal history information; meets all training requirements and standards as established by the chief of police
• Experience: Must be 21 years of age with prior Law Enforcement experience.
• Physical Activities: Capable of actions required in rigorous training required by the police academy and other required law enforcement training
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; meets and maintains all standards of the CCSD Police Department to carry a service weapon. Must successfully pass the following entrance exams, polygraph, psychological, physical fitness agility, drug screening, and medical; remain available for calls and assignments during emergencies, graduations, patrol operations, summer school activities, special events and all critical workdays

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Affords assistance in developing and maintaining a campus program of safety and security within the guidelines of the board policies administrative regulations and the CCSD Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Affords assistance in establishing and implementing traffic control within the school facility and on school campuses.
• Directs visitors on campus according to school and departmental policies.
• Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity.
• Works with command staff in implementing and coordinating the district-wide safety and security program.
• Collaborates with the Cobb County Court system.
• Affords assistance with extracurricular activities as assigned by the principal and/or chief of police or a supervisor.
• Reports all criminal and suspected criminal activity to the CCSD Police Department through report forms and procedures as directed by the chief of police and local school administration.
• Participates in stakeout and special patrol operations at selected sites as assigned by the chief of police or a supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to, reported crimes in progress, fire alarms and burglar alarms.
• Attends in-service training as mandated by the chief of police and meets all standards relating to said training activity.
• Counsels and refers students, when needed, to appropriate school officials.
• Works with teachers on class presentations as needed or when requested.
• SUBMIT WRITTEN DEPARTMENTAL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENT REPORTS, ACCIDENT REPORTS, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS, ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS AS DIRECTED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
• Investigates or assists with investigations of crimes occurring on Cobb County School District property.
• TESTIFIES TO CRIMINAL CASES IN COURT AS REQUIRED.
• WRITES CLEAR AND CONCISE REPORTS.
• WORKS WITH STUDENTS AND STAFF MEMBERS AS DEEMED NECESSARY THROUGH MONITORING, QUESTIONING, AND COUNSELING.
• REPORTS FOR DUTY AS DIRECTED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE; MAINTAINS FITNESS FOR DUTY.
• ADHERES TO LAWS GOVERNED BY THE UNITED STATES, THE STATE OF GEORGIA, THE COUNTY OF COBB, DEPARTMENT POLICY AND THE COBB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY AND REGULATIONS.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY APPROPRIATE SUPERVISOR.
• RESPONDS TO SITUATIONS THAT INDICATE A NEED FOR CANINE SUPPORT.
• RESPONDS TO MISSING PERSONS REPORTS WHERE A CANINE MAY BE USED FOR TRACKING.
• RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRAINING AND CARE OF THE ASSIGNED CANINE.
• PREPARES REPORTS OF ALL CANINE USE, INCLUDING USE OF FORCE.
• Maintains accurate records of K9 activities, deployments and training sessions.