Job description
The Suwanee Police Department is seeking individuals committed to serving and protecting the City of Suwanee and its residents as police officers. As first responders, police officers are vital to public safety and, under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Suwanee Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.
The City of Suwanee provides police service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays, is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Answers calls relayed by a dispatcher, to include: domestic disputes, burglaries, suspicious characters or activities, theft or robbery, traffic accidents, etc.
- Patrols assigned geographical area of the City to monitor businesses, residences and public areas.
- Investigates and gathers facts at the scene of an incident.
- Writes reports and completes forms, including incident and accident reports.
- Apprehends and cites traffic law violators; and directs traffic in congested areas as needed.
- Provides first aid and CPR as needed; NARCAN.
- Testifies in judicial proceedings when necessary.
- Assists other departmental units and other law enforcement agencies as requested.
- Secures and preserves the scenes of crimes and fatal traffic accidents until appropriate support units arrive to assist with the investigation.
- Performs public service duties, such as assisting lost and stranded motorists, providing transportation to citizens in need, etc.
- Arrests and takes prisoners into custody; and processes persons arrested.
- Inspects weapons and patrol car; and monitors patrol car maintenance.
- Attends training classes and outreach events.
- Conducts accident investigations.
- Conducts community oriented policing activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
- Valid Georgia driver's license.
- U.S. citizen.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Meet P.O.S.T. requirements for Peace Officer certification and/or academy admittance pursuant to Georgia law; successful completion of Police Academy.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, which includes oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, psychological evaluation, and polygraph evaluation
Compensation:
Starting at $23.27 hourly ($52,031.72 annualized, based on 84 hours per bi-weekly paycycle ).
- All uniforms and equipment furnished by the City.
- Eligible for Defined Benefit Plan on first day.
- Eligible for benefits after 30 day waiting period to include: medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick leave.
- Eligible to participate in POAB.
- 11 paid holidays per year - an additional $3,071.64 per year (based on 12-hour shifts)
- After successful completion of FTO (Field Training Officer Program) receive a take home car (must live within 30 miles of City limits).
- After successful completion of 12-month probation period eligible for tuition reimbursement
Please complete the Public Safety Application by visiting: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (suwanee.com)
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