Public Safety Ambassador

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

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.

Respond to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a city vehicle.

When not engaged for a call for service, maintain visibility and presence in City Parks.

Write police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and at the police department.

Complete 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.

The position requires the ability to work with citizens in a professional manner on a daily basis, practicing outstanding oral, written and interpersonal skills. The employee must strictly abide by city and department policies and procedures and rules and regulations.

Work time is divided, as needed, between operating a city vehicle and other field duties outside of the vehicle to include the police station. The position may work outdoors in all types of weather or may be required to work administrative duties at the police station, at city court, city hall, or other government buildings and/or at local medical facilities. The environment exposes the employee to stress from handling low risk calls for service and other administrative functions. Must have the ability to manipulate hands and arms to operate a motor vehicle, computer keyboard, evidence collection equipment, conduct traffic control and lift equipment and office supplies, books, files weighing less than fifty pounds.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age at time of hire. Prefer related military or law enforcement/corrections experience.

Must have 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. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

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