Police Officer (Uncertified)

About the role

The Police Officer protects life and property of the citizens of Milton and provides for the management of conflict through the enforcement of applicable federal and state laws and city ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area of the City during an assigned shift, in order to preserve order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, to manage conflict, to solve problems and to enforce traffic regulations.
• Responds to calls and complaints regarding traffic accidents, domestic situations, robberies, fires, disturbances, incidents involving juveniles and other potential police related issues.
• Directs traffic; serves warrants; makes arrests and processes prisoners which may involve the use of reasonable physical force or control.
• Conducts preliminary law enforcement investigation at the scenes of crimes and/or accidents.
• Gathers evidence, locates and questions witnesses and provide aid and support to victims.
• Detects and apprehends criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests; transports arrestees to detention centers and oversees booking.
• Investigates vehicle accidents, including hit and run accidents. Determines if criminal negligence is involved and make arrests or write citations as required.
• Maintains the peace through the mediation of disputes individuals or groups.
• Maintains effective communication with both individuals and groups within the community.
• Prepares detailed reports related to assignments.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Maintain required level of proficiency and certification in the use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills and possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Qualifications

• Must maintain required level of proficiency and certification in the use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills and possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Must attain and maintain Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people in a courteous, tactful, and fair manner under all conditions.
• Ability to provide information and explanations of the processes and procedures of the department and municipal government to employees, city staff, and management.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience.

Pay

• TBD.

Schedule

• TBD.