Certified Police Officer

The City of Winder Police Department is accepting applications for Certified Police Officers.

Under general supervision, the Police Officer is expected to perform field duties relating to responses to emergencies, general and directed patrol, investigation of crimes and other incidents, traffic enforcement and control, assisting in crime prevention activities, and other law enforcement services and duties as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgement, and discretion is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform tasks in a community oriented, problem-solving approach to policing.

This position description covers the essential duties and general requirements for the following positions:

• Master Police Officer – Patrol
• Senior Police Officer – Patrol
• Police Officer – Patrol

Essential Duties and Functions

• Follows and promotes policy and procedures of the City of Winder.
• Informs and advises the Corporal, Shift Sergeant and/or Commanding Officer of all important and unusual matters that occur within the shift.
• Patrols throughout assigned area either on foot or in patrol vehicle, looking for anything unusual in order to increase patrol visibility and prevent crime, or to discover crimes in progress.
• Ensures that the department offers and maintains an effective and positive Community Oriented Policing philosophy for maintaining the highest possible credibility level within the city.
• Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained.
• Ensures that all reports and required paperwork are completed within specified timelines.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Responds to calls for service within assigned areas or any other area within the city as directed.
• Investigates crimes and accidents, interviews witnesses, complainants, victims, and addresses hazardous conditions that might endanger the public.
• Detains, apprehends, and arrests criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests.
• Transports arrested persons to detention facility.
• Observes persons in custody to determine whether they are intoxicated, in medical distress, or mentally ill. May also examine physical condition/appearance of prisoners and persons in custody to assess need for medical attention.
• Maintains order at public gatherings by using crowd control techniques.
• Maintains uniforms, weapons and other assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition.
• Participates in undercover and surveillance operations as requested.
• Participates in traffic control activities and accident investigations.
• Operates speed detection equipment.
• Issues summonses for various violations of municipal ordinances and state laws.
• Protects accident scenes from disturbance by appropriately positioning police car and by lighting and placing flares/devices at strategic locations in order to divert traffic and to prevent further destruction or removal of evidence.
• Identifies, protects, and documents any short-lived evidence found at the accident scene, using approved department procedures, in order to prevent evidence from being overlooked or destroyed.
• Completes accident report forms by printing or typing data gained from accident investigation (including a short narrative and a diagram of the accident) in order to officially record the results of the investigation, and to provide information to all parties involved.
• Uses departmental computer equipment to input, review and obtain records, information and other various data.
• Serves as official escort, such as when leading funeral processions or dignitaries.
• Operates video recording devices when engaging with the public as directed by policy.
• Directs traffic and assists motorists as warranted.
• Conducts and participates in various checkpoints.
• Performs security checks for businesses and residents.
• Advises parents of juvenile offenders in custody of procedures relative to the case in order to ensure that parents understand their responsibilities.
• Develops cooperative professional relationships with representatives of law enforcement agencies, judges, attorneys, media reporters, elected officials, and other public sector organizations, community leaders, and citizens.
• Serves as a witness in court as required.
• Participates in firearms training in order to maintain proficiency; participates in training for other applicable law enforcement equipment and weapons.
• Inventories and maintains equipment carried in police vehicle by utilizing an equipment checklist, and by replacing missing or damaged items in order to ensure readiness for patrol.
• Administers first aid to injured persons for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries in accordance with training.
• Provides quality customer service.
• May exercise reasonable force, to subdue and maintain physical control over violent or uncooperative suspects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Possession of Georgia POST certification.
• Completion of POST-approved in-service training hours each year.
• Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) certified.
• Completion of specialty schools or training programs as required by the Patrol Commander.
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Senior Police Officer - Additional certifications required.
• Master Police Officer - Additional certifications required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Never been convicted of a felony.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must meet department’s psychological and background requirements.
• Must pass an annual fit for duty physical and/or physical abilities test.
• Must maintain the department’s firearms qualifications standards.
• Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.
• Must be able to pas