PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
To protect life and property, to respond to the needs of the general public, to deter criminal activity within the community, to enforce all County statutes, ordinances, laws, and regulations of state and federal government, to provide aerial surveillance and support to ground units, and to perform medical evacuations, special details, and specific assignments within an assigned unit. Operate the aircraft’s Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Camera System, Aero-computers moving map Global Positioning System (GPS), search light, police radios, interpret the LoJack stolen vehicle tracking system, assist the pilot with navigation, and must be able to safely land the aircraft if the pilot becomes incapacitated and unable to fly the aircraft.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Enforces all County and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security.
Operates Tactical Aircraft Systems and equipment including but not limited to: the aircraft’s FLIR camera system, Aero-computers moving map GPS system, search light, and police radios. Additionally, interprets the LoJack stolen vehicle tracking system, and assists the pilot with navigation.
Assists pilot in pre-flight preparation of aircraft; operates radios, cameras and other aircraft equipment to fulfill mission needs, assists in post-flight inspection of aircraft including refueling the aircraft; helps to maintain appearance and condition of police units and equipment; helps to ensure aircraft readiness at all times; assist with physical loading and mission of aircraft.
Monitors police frequency and assists the pilot with the aircraft’s response to dispatched calls for aircraft services to support ground units during searches, surveillance, traffic control, and pursuits; and supports the aircraft’s response for emergency/medical evacuation and EMS.
Performs crew and passenger briefings as directed by the pilot; communicates effectively and coherently over police/fire radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Completes the Clayton County Police Tactical Flight Officer’s course and demonstrates ability to safely land the aircraft should the pilot becomes incapacitated during flight.
Assists with routine hangar and ramp maintenance as needed.
Performs routine police patrol duties and ground activities including investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing and subduing resisting suspects, effecting arrests, backing fellow officers, and transporting prisoners.
Documents case information; assists in the prosecution of offenders; appears in court to present evidence and testimony.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the general public, employees, superiors, and other individuals.
Attends shift meetings, seminars, and specialized/update training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of flight operations, departmental and County operations, to promote improved job performance, and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes, and laws; continually updates and training.
Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Inspects ramp area for debris; acts as ground landing zone security officer as necessary; assists with take-offs and landings in congested areas.
Cleans and disinfects aircraft after medical evacuation flights; maintains hangar and offices; maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
Answers the telephone; provides information, advice, and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; performs other administrative tasks as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must meet all eligibility requirements. Must pass and maintain current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification requirements as a law enforcement officer and have three (3) years of road experience. Must obtain and maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Must be qualified to operate a firearm. Must complete the Clayton County Police Tactical Flight Officer’s course and demonstrate the ability to safely land the aircraft within one hundred eighty (180) days following assignment to the Aviation Unit. May be required to attain and maintain additional certifications specific to assigned unit.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at time, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 160 pounds). May have to lift/carry human being, push/pull motor vehicle; do sustained physical combat.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances..

Position : 1628

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE

Grade : GRADE 24

Posting Start : 11/20/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $62,225.45