Police Officer II - Emory Police Department

About the role

Serves as the patrol shift liaison with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID); responsible for maintaining crime scene management until CID can arrive to the incident location. Perform basic fingerprinting and crime scene assessment in lieu of a CID response. Performs the duties of an armed peace officer. Conducts field investigations, initiates and executes detentions, makes arrests, issues citations, writes reports, obtains warrants, conducts searches, transports prisoners to jail or to a juvenile facility, and testifies in a court of law. Provides armed patrol. Responds to calls for assistance in life threatening, emergency and service related situations. Enforces state and federal law, local ordinances, and organizational regulations. Controls crowds and directs traffic. Restrains violent or resistant patients under the direction of medical personnel; restrains and transports violent criminals. Observes and reports criminal activity and other incidents or conditions jeopardizing the safety and security of the community. Maintains required record-keeping. Performs duties in a sensitive and lawful manner and maintains positive public relations. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the patrol shift liaison with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
• Maintains crime scene management until CID can arrive to the incident location
• Performs basic fingerprinting and crime scene assessment in lieu of a CID response
• Performs the duties of an armed peace officer
• Conducts field investigations, initiates and executes detentions, makes arrests, issues citations, writes reports, obtains warrants, conducts searches, transports prisoners to jail or to a juvenile facility, and testifies in a court of law
• Provides armed patrol
• Responds to calls for assistance in life threatening, emergency and service related situations
• Enforces state and federal law, local ordinances, and organizational regulations
• Controls crowds and directs traffic
• Restrains violent or resistant patients under the direction of medical personnel; restrains and transports violent criminals
• Observes and reports criminal activity and other incidents or conditions jeopardizing the safety and security of the community
• Maintains required record-keeping
• Performs duties in a sensitive and lawful manner and maintains positive public relations
• Performs related responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Must meet all qualifications for the position of Police Officer with Emory University in place at the time of most recent employment with EPD
• Must be a current Emory Police Officer with a minimum of four consecutive years employment with EPD as a Police Officer I
• Must have completed Department approved mental health training
• Must have had no disciplinary actions above the level of verbal counseling within the immediately preceding twelve months; must have received a rating of no less than '3-Meets Expectations' in the most recent annual performance evaluation

Qualifications

Note: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).