Job Summary

The police officer for the City of Conyers performs routine law enforcement work through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Work involves routine patrol work in an assigned area, answering emergency calls, conducting preliminary investigations, and other related work. An officer of higher rank reviews work assignments and gives specific instructions and assistance when special problems arise or backup is needed. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. 

Work involves an element of personal danger.

Essential Job Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

• Conducting preventive patrols, including making person and property inquiries and inspections focused on preventing crimes and accidents, maintaining the public order, and discovering hazards.
• Responding to and handling calls for service, including problem solving, conflict resolution, and mediation of disputes involving individuals, families, or the public.
• Conducting preliminary and/or full investigations of crimes, offenses, incidents and conditions.
• Directing traffic and enforcing state criminal statutes and local ordinances.
• Providing emergency services.
• Promptly preparing thorough, complete and accurate reports of all occurrences and incidents.
• Recognizing signs of mental health crises, providing basic de-escalation, and making appropriate referrals for evaluation or care.
• Ability to utilize law enforcement technology systems, including license plate recognition (LPR), real-time alert systems, and digital evidence platforms.

Licenses

Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license.

Education

Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Associates degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred.

Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Certifications

One (1) or more years' experience in law enforcement or related field preferred.

KSAs

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of the geography of the City of Conyers.
• Working knowledge of the laws of the State of Georgia.
• Working knowledge of the ordinances of the City of Conyers.

Skill and Abilities:

• Skill in communicating with a variety of people.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Skill in operating and maintaining a firearm.
• Ability to gather information and interpret pertinent facts.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in different types of situations.
•  Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to drive standard-equipped vehicles.
• Ability to use physical force to apprehend violators, when legally justified and in accordance with department policy.
• Ability to run short distances (100–200 yards) on both even and uneven terrain while wearing duty gear.
• Ability to exercise visual and motor coordination to drive safely at high speeds.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear acutely under both day and night conditions.
• Ability to meet physical, mental or other standards by regulation.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques and wellness referral resources

Job Specific Pre-Employment Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear;
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally;
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms;
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Occasionally required to climb ladders, work from heights, and maneuver in low clearance areas; and
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements:

Regularly required to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally required to lift up to or over 50 lbs.

Noise level:

The noise level for this job tends to be moderate to loud.

Exposed to Outdoor Weather Conditions:

This job is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Shift work, including Nights, Weekends, and Holidays:

This job requires working nights, weekends and/or holidays and on-call after hours, as needed.

Supervision:

This job works under general supervision.

Statement:

The requirements of a Police Officer are extremely varied and dynamic in nature. It is difficult to objectively quantify forces, frequency, or duration of any and all tasks, as these requirements could change on a daily basis according to circumstances encountered. The above information was gathered by interviewing multiple law enforcement members.