Police Officer
This position is responsible for writing police reports, directing traffic, referring city services, answering questions from citizens and handling other low risk administrative duties often handled by police officers.
Essential functions include :
- Responding to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a city vehicle.
- Maintaining visibility and presence in City Parks when not engaged for a call for service.
- Writing police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and at the police department.
- Completing other administrative functions often handled by police officers such as directing traffic, evidence collection, private property accident investigations, referring city services and many other administrative duties.
- Working with citizens in a professional manner on a daily basis, practicing outstanding oral, written and interpersonal skills.
Additional functions include :
Performing other related duties as assigned.Requirements :
High school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age at time of hire.Valid Georgia driver's license and a satisfactory 7-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 years.Ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and others, to enter and retrieve data, and compose incident reports.Ability to learn to effectively operate a police radio.Ability to type with skill and accuracy.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.Must be in good physical condition at time of hire.Must be able to successfully complete the hiring steps to include interview, written exercise, background check, credit check, criminal history check, physical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and complete a polygraph exam.Must be able to pass and maintain the appropriate GCIC certifications.Must be able to work shift hours, weekends and holidays as required.Performance aptitudes :
Data utilization : Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and / or analyze data.Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and / or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.Benefits :
The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees : comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits such as flu shots and biometric screenings (includes discounted gym memberships through Cigna's Active and Fit Program).