Certified Police Officer - C.A.R.E.

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property, enforce laws, and engage with the community through education efforts and public outreach.

This role requires responding to calls, patrolling areas, securing scenes, and supporting emergency services while maintaining safety and civil rights of individuals in custody. High school diploma and Georgia Peace Officer certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Possesses Basic Peace Officer Certification through the State of Georgia.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforces laws, and makes arrests as needed.
• Provides aid to victims and assists fire/EMS services as needed.
• Patrols the City to deter crime, protect life and property, and monitor areas.
• Secures crime scenes, detains individuals, and briefs investigators on arrival.
• Gives information and guidance on laws to the public.
• Presents evidence and testimony in courts and assists in prosecution.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws, inspects roadways for hazards.

Skills

Public safety

Community relations

Court testimony

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Fayetteville, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property and enforcing laws/ordinances, with a focus on community engagement efforts and public education within the Community Activity Resource and Education Unit. Work also includes patrol, responding to emergency calls and alarms, addressing citizen complaints, investigation of criminal activity, intervention in criminal activity, completing special detail assignments, and performing administrative duties as needed/directed.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Participates in community relations projects.
• Serves as Municipal Court Bailiff when assigned.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls including calls for assistance, disturbance calls, and complaints of crimes; enforces federal, state, and local laws by performing warrant, felony, or misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary; and protects the civil rights of person in custody.
• Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public; renders advice on domestic disturbances; and assists citizens in need.
• Serves as first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of traffic and other accidents; assists fire and emergency medical services in treating and transporting victims.
• Patrols the City to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars; enforces laws and ordinances; protects life and property; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity; and watches for suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Secures and protects crime scenes by establishing boundaries; detaining victims, suspects, and witnesses; locating and identifying evidence; and briefing supervisors and investigators on their arrival.
• Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Reports buildings, homes, equipment, or vehicles that are not secured; ensures the safety and wellbeing of residents as well as employees on duty; and learns employee work patterns and alerts employees to possible suspects and crime prevention.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; routinely inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Possesses Basic Peace Officer Certification through the State of Georgia.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.