Deputy Marshal

The Position

The purpose of this classification is to maintain the best interest of the city as it relates to conducting business within the City of Albany and Dougherty County. They are primarily responsible for regulating businesses, conducting investigations and providing security to Albany Utility & Municipal Court.

Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Investigates utility fraud, business & alcohol license applicants; enforces compliance with codes/ordinances; completes background checks; conducts field interviews; and may process applications, conducts inspections at Alcohol Establishments and Sexual Oriented Businesses for compliance to all laws and ordinances.

Prepares and serves summons and warrants generated by municipal court; serves tax levies; collects past due accounts; assists in the collection of bonds and fines.

Inspects all wrecker companies & vehicles for hire to ensure safe transportation for the public, perform alcoholic beverage training to area merchants in hope to prevent the sale of alcohol to persons underage.

Investigates complaints, conduct interviews, take statements and gather information, conduct background checks and make arrests as necessary, issue violation letters, citations, and transport inmates and persons of interest.

Serves delinquent tax levies, summons and warrants issued by the municipal courts.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieves, reviews or modifies data using the department software system, excel, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and other equipment necessary to complete essential functions.

Enters/retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, investigation data, personal and criminal records check, arrest and wanted persons information, and background and history information; reviews crime statistics.

Identifies suspects; conducts surveillance on subjects and monitors conversations; pursues leads/information obtained from witnesses; determines reliability of information and probable cause; interrogates suspects; organizes photographic and identification line-ups.

Performs inventory control of supplies, equipment, and vehicles; inspects vehicles; oversees maintenance of law enforcement vehicles; requests service and/or repairs as needed; ensures weapons and equipment are maintained in functional and presentable condition.

Consults with supervisors, other law enforcement officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to develop strategic plans, problem solving, coordinate initiatives and provide information.

Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance from the public, court personnel, employees, officials or other persons.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Operates a variety of specialized security equipment, which may include a police vehicle, firearms, handcuffs, radio/communications equipment, photographic equipment, video camera, tape recorder and compact disc player.

Delivers mail or documentation as assigned.

Performs all other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

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 required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; supplemented by 3 years' experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Core Competencies & ADA Compliance

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Analytical - Collects and researches data.

Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.

Managing Customer Focus - Promotes customer focus; establishes customer service standards; provides training in customer service delivery; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change.

Performance Coaching - Recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.

Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust.

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Impact & Influence - Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Supports organization's goals and values.

Consultative Selling - Builds rapport and establishes trust.

Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; recognizes and acts on opportunities.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office, Comcate, Citzenserve, Courtware, CJIS RMS and Kronos.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be Georgia P.O.S.T. Council certified as a Law Enforcement Officer.
Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include physical vision, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan

Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership