Clarkston - Police Officer

Job Announcement

CLARKSTON, GA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

POLICE OFFICERS

This postion will be open until filled

RECRUITING FOR 6 POLICE OFFICERS!

The Clarkston Police Department is seeking team-oriented, community focused individuals to be one of the Clarkston Police Department’s Finest.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a H. S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Associates Degree or two (2) years college coursework preferred
• Preference will be givn for POST Certified Applicants

HIRING PROCESS

Applicants must complet the pre-emoployment process

• Oral Interview
• Background Check
• Criminal records and traffic history check
• Medical drug screening
• Polygraph Evaluation and/or voice stress
• Successful completion of Police Academy
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Patrols City of Clarkston to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Enforces Federal, State, and local laws by performing warrant, felony or misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary; protects the civil rights of persons in custody.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; performs routine inspections of roadways, bridges and traffic signals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions;
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; summons witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.
• Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.
• Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Assists stranded motorists, directs traffic when necessary; escorts special processions; transports prisoners to jail.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car and uniform. Maintains assigned uniform, vehicles, and equipment in accordance with departmental policy and procedures;
• Serves and executes criminal and traffic warrants on felony and misdemeanor suspects.
• Attends ongoing training classes as required.
• Participates in community relations projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  All Police patrol officers operate on 12 Hour Work Shifts.

Please direct questions regarding this position to hhess@cityofclarkston.com

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.