Public Safety Officer I - Full Time (Law Enforcement Division)

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Working for the City of Augusta offers a unique opportunity to make a

meaningful impact on a vibrant, close-knit community. Known for its

welcoming atmosphere and commitment to growth, Augusta is a place where

employees are valued as key contributors to the citys mission of

providing exceptional services to its residents. Apply today and join

our team! Details related to the position are below:

A Typical Workday May Include

This is general law enforcement and firefighting work dedicated to the

protection of life and/or property. Work performed involves an element

of personal danger. Employees work under general supervision following a

period of field training and may be assigned to work in the Patrol

Division, in the Fire Division, on special assignments, or as an

investigator or Crime Prevention Officer assigned to the Criminal

Investigations Division. Employees are accountable to and evaluated by

supervisors who review work methods and results through observation,

reports, inspection, and discussion. This position will be assigned to

the law enforcement division, with cross training in the fire division

as needed.

• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, and equipment used
  
  

in law enforcement and firefighting.

• Ability to develop and exhibit knowledge of modern principles,
  
  

practices and procedures of police and fire suppression work.

• Knowledge of Patrols areas of the city in a vehicle or on foot to
  
  

preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of

crime, and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and

correct traffic hazards.

• Answers, calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in
  
  

person involving emergencies, disorder, crime, and fire.

• May be assigned to the School Resource Programs, which entails
  
  

developing and presenting educational programs to students in the

school system.

• Conducts police related community awareness and public relations
  
  

work.

• Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, take statements and
  
  

tends to proper disposition of the information or direct them to the

proper authorities.

• Conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence and locate
  
  

witnesses.

• Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail.
• Visits crime scenes, searches for and preserves evidence,
  
  

investigates clues, and searches for and apprehends violators.

• Ensures that prisoners are charged, processed, and confined.
• Composes written reports.
• Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
• Conducts specialized investigations.
• May administer basic first aid.
• Attends in service training and practices use of firearms.
  
  

What You Will Need

• United States Citizen
• 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver\'s license with a good driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• NO felony or domestic abuse-related convictions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer operation skills
• Mental and physical ability to perform all essential functions of a
  
  

police officer

• Officers are not required to reside within the Augusta city limits.
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• The preferred candidate for this position shall have at least two
  
  

years of college with study emphasis in fire/police science,

fire/police administration, or a related field and have two years of

experience working with the public.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, special
  
  

knowledge, and/or certifications may be a substitute for the college

requirement.

• Please make sure the entire application is filled out completely and
  
  

truthfully. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or deliberate

omissions may be cause or non-selection.**