This is general law enforcement work responsible for protecting life and property within Douglas County; enforcing traffic regulations state laws and county ordinances; responding to emergency situations citizen requests for assistance and alarms; and conducting investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity. Work may involve duty as a detective or investigator process serving administrative duties or other special assignments as determined by the Sheriff. A superior officer reviews work assignments and gives specific instructions and assistance when guidance or back-up is needed. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves personal danger. Potential duty assignments include the following divisions: Investigations Narcotics Patrol and Warrants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
Patrolling the county to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars; enforcing laws and ordinances to protect life and property; monitoring commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity Responding to calls for assistance disturbance calls and complaints of crimes; enforcing federal state and local laws by performing warrant felony or misdemeanor arrests; protecting the civil rights of persons in custody; using non-deadly and deadly force to protect oneself other officers and citizens
Securing and protecting crime scenes by establishing boundaries detaining victims suspects and witnesses; locating and identifying evidence and briefing supervisors and investigators on their arrival
Conducting investigations and interviews to establish probable cause and reasonable suspicion; collecting information and determining follow-up actions; presenting evidence and testimony in courts of law; assisting in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases
Serving as a first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of traffic and other accidents; assisting fire and emergency medical services in treating and transporting victims
Searching for apprehending and arresting suspects; accurately completing incident reports arrest details and booking forms
Conducting searches and seizures in a wide variety of contexts including frisks incident to an arrest pursuant to warrant plain view seizures emergency conditions and inventories
Performing business and residential security checks; checking and ensuring building/home is secured and reporting unsecured buildings
Enforcing traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; routinely inspecting roadways bridges and traffic signals and signs to find and report any hazardous conditions
Assisting with stranded motorists crowd control traffic direction and hazardous material emergency assistance; escorting special processions; responding to natural or manmade disasters; and transporting prisoners to jail facility
Preparing and maintaining a wide variety of departmental records and reports in compliance with departmental and legal policies and procedures; preparing and filing thorough written incident reports
Operating and maintaining any assigned uniform vehicle and equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Giving advice on laws ordinances and general information to the public; rendering advice on domestic disturbances; assisting citizens in need
All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents
Performing other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Two year community college degree or vocational school training in police science law enforcement criminal justice administration public administration or a related field
Two years law enforcement or corrections experience
Successful completion of a technical or college program in Basic Emergency Medical Technology if required by assignment
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet all eligibility requirements established by the Sheriff’s Department for promotion to this classification.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be a citizen of the United States or legally qualified to work in the United States
Must have the ability to pass a physical examination
Must have no record of any felony conviction
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)
Basic certification as a Georgia Peace Officer; maintain certification
Successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours POST-approved in-service training each year
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of county and department operations ordinances policies procedures terminology codes radio signals and/or materials as they relate to assignment
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws rules and regulations as they relate to assignment
Knowledge of business English spelling and grammar
Knowledge of basic business mathematics: addition subtraction multiplication and division
Knowledge of the Douglas County courts and criminal justice system; legal processes as they relate to assignment
Knowledge of or ability to learn the Douglas County geography and the location of important buildings areas and landmarks; county roads and highways major residential areas and streets
Knowledge of local Board of Health regulations and requirements as they relate to assignment facility equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of modern law enforcement and corrections principles practices operations procedures techniques and equipment; federal state and local criminal traffic and juvenile laws; legal procedures rules regulations policies and procedures related to county government and correctional institutions and to apply such knowledge to specific situations; the nature and risks of law enforcement; and the rules regulations policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office
Knowledge of modern office practices methods and equipment
Knowledge of municipal infractions and county ordinances
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of equipment tools machinery and vehicles as required by assignment
Knowledge of specialized software machinery materials terminology and/or forms essential to the assignment
Skill in analytical thinking; ability to apply a wide range of abstract and concrete concepts to problems and issues
Skill in creating maintaining and organizing accurate detailed and complete records in accordance with standard record-keeping procedures
Skill in effective inter-personal and public relations; excellent oral and written communication skills to satisfactorily resolve conflicts and issues and to explain established policies and procedures to employees inmates and the general public
Skill in exercising discretion in determining data classification and in referencing such analysis to establish standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships
Skill in handling and operating all assigned equipment tools and/or vehicles in a safe and proficient manner
Skill in identifying and diagnosing problems quickly and correctly
Skill in instructing leading and supervising employees and inmates witnesses and/or general public
Skill in managing confrontational situations and the stress and emotional issues related to position in a professional manner
Skill in the operation and maintenance of assigned patrol vehicle and equipment if required by assignment
Skill in performing tasks which require attention to detail and completing assigned jobs efficiently and correctly
Skill in planning prioritizing and organizing work; ability to handle multiple work assignments and deadlines efficiently accurately and professionally
Skill in the use of personal computers MS Office Suite databases spreadsheets and word processing
Skill in the use firearms cameras and video equipment radios restraining devices baton intoximeter and other agency issued equipment
Ability to apply commonsense to understand follow and complete verbal and written instructions
Ability to assess the problems and requirements of the department and to formulate facilitate and administer programs and activities to meet the department needs; prepare implement adjust and maintain equipment classes and programs
Ability to communicate and interact clearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work in a professional and courteous manner both orally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective professional and cordial working relationships
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to demonstrate respect in public interactions with disabled individuals and others needing special assistance; to deal professionally and fairly with individuals from diverse backgrounds; ability to counsel empathize and communicate clearly and effectively with the public
Ability to effectively brief supervisors
Ability to handle confidential information professionally and to exercise discretion in performing assigned job duties; inability to maintain confidentiality will be grounds for dismissal
Ability to learn new and effective law enforcement and corrections methods procedures and techniques and to apply this knowledge to specific situations
Ability to make sound independent decisions within policy guidelines by exercising good judgment and intelligent situation-assessment
Ability to obtain information through oral interviews and interrogations; mentally recall conversations observations and impressions; and to make accurate descriptive observations of objects events and human behaviors in terms of physical characteristics; effective investigative procedures
Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
Ability to provide instruction and direction; effective leadership skills; ability to train supervise and motivate; ability to supervise workers performing stressful and crisis-oriented work
Ability to qualify semi-annually with firearms
Ability to read analyze interpret and comprehend a variety of documents including but not limited to agency correspondence memos instructions correspondence technical reports legal documents ordinances governmental policies and procedures diagrams tables evidentiary documents professional articles as they relate to assignment
Ability to react quickly and calmly and work routinely under pressure and highly stressful conditions including life-threatening and crisis situations making appropriate and sound command and management decisions based on a totality of the circumstances
Ability to remain composed and professional in a stressful fast-paced high-volume environment
Ability to research analyze data and compile information to create implement and enforce clear and concise reports records correspondence business correspondence and other written material; ability to create clear accurate and effective and persuasive presentations
Ability to analyze and resolve routine non-routine and complex problems evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective course of action by applying or adapting established policies and procedures and through negotiation and counseling; respond to a variety of complex interpersonal matters and to take appropriate action based on facts and circumstances of the situation
Ability to stay current on new and emerging trends and practices in the following areas related to the law enforcement: planning and development operational and training practices
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions or direct supervision exercising sound independent judgment
Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50) “The recruitment selection appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race age color creed religion ancestry gender national origin physical handicap or political affiliation or sexual preference.”
