Public Safety & Community Support Officer

National Police; Thomasville (GA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Thomasville, GA, is seeking a non-sworn civilian to assist the public and law enforcement. The role involves public relations, clerical tasks, and support duties across various law enforcement functions.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, writing reports, directing traffic, collecting evidence, and assisting in critical incidents. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must have typing skills and be capable of using standard office equipment.
• Must have capability of dealing effectively with public.
• Good communications skills a must; written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Responds to low risk calls for service in the field by means of operating a city owned vehicle.
• Writes police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and/or at the police department.
• Directs traffic.
• Collects evidence.
• Investigate private property accidents.
• Refs to city services.
• Maintains visibility by patrolling assigned area, city streets, parks, neighborhoods and business to ensure security.
• Assists fellow officers' in documenting case information.
• Respond to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the general public, employees, superiors and other individuals.
• Take and relay messages and/or direct calls or questions to appropriate personnel.
• Return calls as necessary.
• Assist in the response to critical incidents, special events and storm related events as needed.
• Understands and uses agency's electronic reporting system to ensure full compliance with GEARS (Georgia Electronic Accident Reporting System).
• Attends court.
• Attends fires or accidents in assigned area and gives all possible assistance to Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
• Monitors for automobile parking in restricted areas and issues citations to violators when necessary.
• Operates two-way radio to dispatch patrol cars to the scene of a disturbance or crim
• Accepts all complaints and commendations from citizens to be properly submitted to professional standards.

Skills

Typing skills

Good communications

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Police in Thomasville, GA, is seeking a non-sworn civilian to assist the public and law enforcement. The role involves public relations, clerical tasks, and support duties across various law enforcement functions.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, writing reports, directing traffic, collecting evidence, and assisting in critical incidents. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong communication skills are required.