January 11, 2008

Peachtree City Police Department

Position Title: Police Officer

Position Type: Police

Job Description

This is general law enforcement work responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing laws and ordinances. Work involves routine patrol work and responding to emergency calls, citizen complaints, and alarms. Duties include preliminary investigations, special detail assignments, administrative duties, and other special assignments as assigned by superiors. A Police Sergeant reviews work assignments and gives specific instructions and assistance when guidance or patrol backup is needed. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves personal danger.

Additional Information

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an
accredited college or university preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and legal procedures.
Some knowledge of or the ability to learn the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Some knowledge of or the Ability to learn law enforcement investigation methods, procedures, and
techniques and the ability to apply such knowledge to specific situations.
Some knowledge of or the ability to learn modern methods and practices of criminal investigation,
gathering evidence, preservation of evidence, and identification.
Some knowledge of or the ability to learn the geography of the City and the location of important buildings
and areas.
Skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze situations and to take quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action giving due
regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observation.
Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, City officials, and the
general public.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Non-certified police officers must successfully complete state-mandated basic police officer training course
(POST) immediately after employment.
Completion of a minimum of forty (40) hours POST-approved in-service training each year.
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must have no record of any felony conviction.
Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
(MVR).
Ability to drive and operate the department's assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient
manner.
Ability to qualify semi-annually with firearms.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination including drug screening.
Must be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition which will adversely effect ability to perform
the duties or exercise the powers of a Police Officer.
Ability to work routinely under highly stressful conditions including life threatening situations.

Job Requirements

Age 21

Education GED or High School; College Degree Prefered

Experience None required.

Additional Requirement :
PEACHTREE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary Information

Entry Level Salary: $33,004 annual

Contact Information

Rosanna Dove
rdove@peachtree-city.org
Peachtree City Police Department
350 S. Hwy 74
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
ph: (770)487-8866

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