Police Officer

Police Officer

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Police Officer

Salary

59,884.00 - $69,101.00 Annually

Location

Alpharetta, GA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2024-00213

Department

Public Safety

Division

Police Services - Uniform Patrol

Opening Date

03 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Summary & General Information

Under general direction of a Police Lieutenant or other supervisory / management staff, performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Master Police Officer Criteria

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job qualifies.

Minimum Requirements for Experienced PT Employees

Physical Demands

Physical : Continuous transporting up to 30 lbs.; working outdoors. Frequent reaching at shoulder height; upward and downward flexion of neck; side-to-side turning of neck; lifting up to 10 lbs. below and at waist level; strong or power grasp of evidence, property, suspects; tight grasp, wrist and arm movement to manipulate baton; fine manipulation of paperwork; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; light grasp and finger control of radio and telephone; moderate grasp, reach and manipulation of steering wheel. Occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending and stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching above shoulder height, kneeling, pushing / pulling, twisting at waist; lifting of items weighing from 11 to over 100 lbs. below and at waist level, either with or without assistance; transporting items weighing 26-50 lbs. for distances up to 50 yards without assistance; transporting items weighing from 51 to over 100 lbs. for 30-50 yards with or without assistance; reach, grasp, finger strength and manipulation to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including firearms and handcuffs; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Infrequent balancing above ground; lifting of items weighing from 11 to over 100 lbs. from chest to above shoulder level, either with or without assistance.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Medical, Dental and Vision

Medical : 2 High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options (HRA and HSA) with lower monthly costs. Dental : no deductibles. Coverage includes preventive, basic, major restorative, and child orthodontia. Vision : eye care and eyewear (contacts, lenses and frames). Laser correction procedures. FSA : Medical and dependent care.

Retirement Health

Medical Coverage : retirees (age 55 and 10 yrs. of service) may continue individual coverage up until Medicare eligibility at age 65. Medical Reimbursement : retirees (age 55 and 15 yrs. of service) receive a monthly reimbursement benefit as periodically determined by the Pension Board of Trustees.

Retirement

Defined Contributions 401(a) : City contributes 10% of employee's annual base pay. Vested benefit accrued at 20% a year, with full vesting after 5 years of service. Deferred Compensation (457) and Matching Contributions : employees may elect to participate at any time. After 1 year of continuous employment, City matches employee's contributions, up to 5%.

Paid Holidays

10 City Holidays and 1 Personal Holiday upon hire and every Jan. 1st.

Paid Parental Leave

2 weeks paid parental leave for birthmother, spouse and adoptive parents (after 1 year of employment).

Georgia College Savings (529)

Employees can opt to participate in this state-sponsored, tax-advantaged college savings plan.

Tuition Reimbursement

After 1 year of employment, employees may receive tuition reimbursement up to a rate equivalent to 15 credit hours at Georgia State University annually. Reimbursement is based on prior approval, course grades, and annual program funding.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

24 / 7 assistance. 6 confidential counseling sessions per issue for employee and / or family member.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Employee : 3.5 x annual base pay up to annual maximum. Spouse : $5,000. Child : $2,500. Premiums paid 100% by the City.

Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability : 66.67% of base pay after 14 days of disability. Long-Term Disability : 60% of base pay after 26 weeks of disability. Premiums paid 100% by the City.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO is provided for rest, recreation, illness and family needs. Hours are accrued bi-weekly.

Please see complete Benefits Summar (http : / / www.alpharetta.ga.us / docs / default-source / human-resources / benefits / employee-benefits-summary-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=20f3c4ab_6) y for details.

Additional Amazing Benefits

For more information click here (https : / / www.alpharetta.ga.us / docs / default-source / human-resources / benefits / employee-benefits-summary-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=20f3c4ab_6) for City's Complete Employee Benefits Summary.

Benefits are subject to change at any time and based upon funding and approval by City Council. Eligibility, coverage, exclusions and limitations may apply. For specific information please refer to the City's Employee Health Benefits Summary (https : / / www.alpharetta.ga.us / government / departments / human-resources / resources) , Employee Handbook (https : / / www.alpharetta.ga.us / government / departments / human-resources / resources.) , or contact Finance Department - Benefits Division.

Have you been assessed more than five (5) points on your drivers license within the past twenty-four (24) months preceding the initiation of the hiring process?

Have you been convicted of the offense of Driving Under the Influence more than one time within your lifetime? Note : For the purposes of this section, a plea of Nolo Contendere is considered a conviction?

Have you been convicted of a DUI in the past 3 years?

Have you been convicted of a DUI in the past 3 years?

Have you had more than two chargeable, or at fault, traffic accidents within a three (3) year period prior to the initiation of the hiring process?

Have you been served or subject to any court order, including but not limited to, temporary protection orders or restraining orders?

Are you P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Certified? If yes, please provide your Georgia POST O-key number.

Have you ever been arrested, incarcerated or charged with any crime? (This includes arrests, nolo, pleas, first offender, or expunged records)

If you answered yes to the above question, please describe the charge, date, agency, and disposition of the case.

Have you used or possessed any type of illegal controlled substance (e.g. marijuana, cocaine, ecstacy, heroin, LSD) within the last 3 years?

Are you a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States?

Are you available to work overnight?

Are you available to work weekends?

Have you used any of the illegal controlled substances listed below? Check all that apply

Have you been convicted of any of the following? NOTE : For the purpose of this section, please of Nolo Contendere are considered convictions.

My acknowledgement indicates that all of the information I have provided is complete and accurate. I understand that if I am found to have falsified or omitted any information at any time in the selection process, I will be disqualified even if the accurate information would not have disqualified me. Please type your Full Name and last 4 of your Social Security Number to acknowledge the above statement.

If you answered yes to serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Total years of active duty service (National Guard and Reservists should include your active service time)?

If City Employee Referral, list the name of the employee.

What is your highest level of education?

How many years of public safety experience do you have?

Do you speak any foreign languages?

If yes, which languages?

Have you been convicted of or plead guilty to any traffic-related offense within the past five (5) years?

Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to any criminal offense classified as a felony? (Note : pleas of Nolo Contendere and First Offender shall be considered a conviction.)

If yes, please explain.]

If yes, please explain.

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime that is related to an act of domestic violence?

Have you ever been involved in any theft which is categorized as a felony? (This shall apply to either detected or undetected thefts.)

If yes, please explain.

Have you ever been involved in more than two misdemeanor thefts beginning at the age of 13? (This shall apply to either detected or undetected thefts.)

If yes, please explain.

Have you ever been involved in any type of illegal commercial gambling, bookmaking, loan sharking, or related type activity?

If Yes, explain fully.

Have you ever been involved in the felony possession of a controlled substance deemed illegal at the time of possession, regardless of the intent to distribute the substance and regardless of conviction?

Are you at least 21 years old? DQ

Have you attended a Georgia P.O.S.T. or other State Merit School for Police, Sheriff, or Correctional Officer?

If yes, please provide your Georgia POST O-key number.

Required Question

Agency

City of Alpharetta, GA

Department

Public Safety

Address

2565 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009

Phone

6782976000

Website

https : / / www.alpharetta.ga.us / government / departments / public-safety

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Salary : $59,884 - $69,101