Police Officer at City of Doraville in Doraville, Georgia

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: POLICE OFFICER

REPORTS TO: UNIFORM PATROL SERGEANT

DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT

NATURE OF WORK:

Under general supervision and definite operating procedures, a person in this position patrols the City and responds to calls for service and initiates calls in an effort to detect, stop and apprehend violators of laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property. When on the scene of a violation or disturbance the officer must take the initiative to control the situation, and must exercise considerable judgment in interpreting laws, ordinances, policies and procedures. In general contact with the public, the officer must achieve a balance between enforcement and maintaining good public relations for the police department. A person in this position does not exercise supervisory controls over other employees. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves personal danger.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

The patrol officer has the responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, enforcement of federal, state and local laws and the apprehension of violators of these laws.

DUTIES

The patrol officer duties will consist of the following:
Patrol a designated zone assigned to in the jurisdiction of the CityDetection and apprehension of violators of federal, state and local lawsCase investigation when and where necessaryPerform required traffic assignments and dutiesComplete required reports and forms and proper disposition of sameRespond to requests from citizens for police services and related servicesPerform public relation duties as requiredAdhere to departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Adhere to federal, state and local laws except in the performance of official duties and then only with due care for the safety of othersPerform any and all other duties as required by the Chief of Police or competent authorityTestify in court ( present sworn testimony in court )Assist any and all other officers as required in the performance of their duties