Security Officer - Police

SECURITY OFFICER

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: POLICE RESERVE SECURITY OFFICER

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

To bring the county police department closer to the community; to establish a group of trained individuals who can be called upon to assist in a time of need; and for such other purposes as the chief of police may determine necessary.

This is an appointed part-time position and serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police.

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.

Enforces all county, state, and federal codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security.

Maintains visibility by patrolling assigned area, county streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure security•, makes observations for prowlers, suspicious persons, and violators.

Performs surveillance of various locations and criminal suspects; collects and reviews data; develops trends and/or patterns pertaining to location/suspects; files intelligence reports.

Investigates reported crimes; interviews and obtains statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants; gathers, prepares, and submits evidence to crime lab.

Obtains warrants; performs various search operations; locates missing persons.

Determines probable cause to search and/or reasonable suspicion to detain suspects; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; effects arrests; processes and transports prisoners.

Responds to emergency calls and calls for assistance; assists and/or backs fellow officers as requested/necessary on calls, executes warrant, serves subpoenas, and makes traffic stops; mediates disputes and advises suspects of rights.

Responds to accident calls; gathers information at the accident scene; investigates and reconstructs serious injury or fatal accidents; interviews victims and witnesses; investigates hit and run accidents; notifies relatives of victims as necessary.

Performs functions at •accidents, emergencies, fires, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency first aid, and managing dangerous situations; interacts with emergency medical technician (EMT) teams.

Establishes roadblocks; stops vehicles for traffic violations; issues traffic citations and warnings; administers field sobriety tests; identifies wanted persons/vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.

Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials.

Enters/retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, arrest and wanted persons information, investigation data, and criminal/driving records checks; reviews crime statistics.

Assists with interdepartmental duties and county activities, which may include working within school zones, directing traffic, assisting in animal control, providing security at county social events and athletic activities, special escorts, crowd/riot control, or other special assignments.

Documents case information; assists in the prosecution of offenders; appears in court to present evidence and testimony.

Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the public, employees, superiors, and other individuals; attends community meetings and assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention.

Contacts command/supervisory personnel for emergency response and critical incident communications; exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical examiner, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies.

Maintains current field and code manuals, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, and related material for reference and/or review.

Attends shift meetings, seminars, and specialized/update training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of departmental and county operations, to promote improved job performance, and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes, and laws.

Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.

Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives.

Such other functions and duties as directed by the Chief of Police.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

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

Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

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

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license.

Must have current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification as a law enforcement officer. Must obtain and maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Must be qualified to operate a firearm. May be required to attain and maintain additional certifications specific to assigned unit. Must comply with all of the requirements of Clayton County Police Department Procedure G3 "Reserve Program" applicable to Police Reserve Security Officers.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials up to 80 pounds; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials. (May be required to lift/carry a human being, push/pull motor vehicle, do sustained physical combat).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, 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, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, 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 : 1612

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE

Posting Start : 05/03/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $30.00