Police Officer (490D)[218]

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to provide individual and property protection and to manage campus safety and security for all school activities and events.

Officers will monitor campuses, coordinate safety efforts, and respond to emergencies while maintaining compliance with POST requirements and district policies. This role requires 21+ years old with prior law enforcement experience and Georgia POST certification.

Qualifications

• Educational level: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification/License: Georgia POST certified and in good standing; background and drug screening per POST requirements.
• Experience: Must be 21+ with prior law enforcement experience.
• Physical: Capable of required fitness for academy training.
• Knowledge/Abilities: Written and oral communication; carry a service weapon; pass exams (polygraph, psych, fitness, drug, medical).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Develops and maintains campus safety and security program.
• Establishes and implements traffic control on school campuses.
• Directs visitors according to policies.
• Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity.
• Coordinates district-wide safety and security programs.
• Collaborates with Cobb County Court system.
• Assists with extracurricular activities as needed.
• Reports criminal activity to CCSD Police Department.
• Participates in stakeout and patrol operations as assigned.
• Responds to emergencies (crimes, alarms).
• Attends in-service training and meets standards.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Physical Fitness

Background Investigation Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Georgia POST Certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Police Officer

JOB CODE

490D

DIVISION

Operational Support

SALARY SCHEDULE

Police Officer

DEPARTMENT

CCSD Police Department

WORK DAYS

218

REPORTS TO

Sergeant

PAY GRADE

NCPA

FLSA

Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY

Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provides individual and property protection; controls campus of the school for safety and security purposes; monitors and controls school sites and parking; coordinates safety and security for all school activities and other activities.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification/License Required: Georgia POST certified and in good standing with POST requirements; successfully meets all requirements of an extensive background investigation and assessment, including driver's history and criminal history information; meets all training requirements and standards as established by the chief of police
• Experience Must be 21 years of age with prior Law Enforcement experience.
• Physical Activities: Capable of actions required in rigorous training required by the police academy and other required law enforcement training
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; meets and maintains all standards of the CCSD Police Department to carry a service weapon. Must successfully pass the following entrance exams - polygraph, psychological, physical fitness agility, drug screening and medical; remain available for calls and assignments during emergencies, graduations, patrol operations, summer school activities, special events and all critical workdays

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a campus program of safety and security within the guidelines of the board policies administrative regulations and the CCSD Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Assists in establishing and implementing traffic control within the school facility and on school campuses.
• Directs visitors on campus according to school and departmental policies.
• Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity.
• Works with command staff in implementing and coordinating the district-wide safety and security program.
• Collaborates with the Cobb County Court system.
• Assists with extracurricular activities as assigned by the principal and/or chief of police or a supervisor.
• Reports all criminal and suspected criminal activity to the CCSD Police Department through report forms and procedures as directed by the chief of police and local school administration.
• Participates in stakeout and special patrol operations at selected sites as assigned by the chief of police or a supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to, reported crimes in progress, fire alarms and burglar alarms.
• Attends in-service training as mandated by the chief of police and meets all standards relating to said training activity.
• Counsels and refers students, when needed, to appropriate school officials.
• Works with teachers on class presentations as needed or when requested.
• Submits written departmental documents, including, but not limited to, incident reports, accident reports, investigative reports, administrative forms as directed by the chief of police.
• Investigates or assists with investigations of crimes occurring on Cobb County School District property.
• Testifies to criminal cases in court as required.
• Writes clear and concise reports.
• Works with students and staff members as deemed necessary through monitoring, questioning, and counseling.
• Reports for duty as directed by the chief of police or his/her designee; maintains fitness for duty.
• Adheres to laws governed by the United States, the State of Georgia, the County of Cobb, Department Policy and the Cobb County Board of Education Policy and Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor.