Police Ambassador - Police

POLICE AMBASSADOR

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: POLICE AMBASSADOR

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to assist the Police Department in providing administrative and low risk services that are often handled by police officers to free them up to handle higher priority and higher risk calls. This classification does not have arrest powers and does not carry weapons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Takes police incident reports from citizens in person or by telephone. Completes incident reports including submission through the Records Management System.

Prepares correspondence, reads training material, participates in classes, meetings and direct contact with citizens.

Safely operates County vehicles pursuant to the County's Vehicle Driver Policy. Complies with all safety regulations including successful completion of the Driver Safety Class.

Assists officers with impounding vehicles after the officer has signed the impound form authorizing the impound.

Assists officers with the collection and preservation of evidence and property under the supervision of the officer or case detective.

Handles private property accidents without injuries. Handles routine theft reports.

Handles harassing and or obscene phone call reports.

Handles similar low risk calls.

Assists with missing person searches.

Provides traffic control support for officers.

Monitors security cameras.

Transports and places speed detection trailers and message board signs and other equipment.

Responds to and handles non-emergency calls of a low risk nature.

Staffs watch offices at Headquarters and the precincts.

Operates Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) computers after certification.

Other low risk support roles as needed by the Department.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, or other software programs. Operates other office machines.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for low risk service or assistance.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, and other public safety and service organizations, social service agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed or required by circumstances.

Maintains a current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains cleanliness of vehicle and work space, requests service and/or repairs as needed; maintains equipment in functional and presentable condition.

Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; performs other administrative tasks as assigned.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or GED; must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Ability to operate a computer and office equipment is required.

As this position involves daily contact with the public requiring interpersonal skills, exceptional verbal and written skills are preferred. Applicants must pass a background investigation to include polygraph examination. The Police Department operates 24 hours a day and seven days a week. This classification will be required to work any shift as needed by the Department.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 3722

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE

Grade : GRADE 16

Posting Start : 07/06/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $41,488.76