PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I

Public Safety Officer I

Working for the City of Augusta offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant, close-knit community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to growth, Augusta is a place where employees are valued as key contributors to the city’s mission of providing exceptional services to its residents. Apply today and join our team! Pay Range: $20.56-$34.26 an hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift: 12-hour rotating shift.

Hours: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.
Grade: 50

Compensation: Pay Range: $20.56-$34.26 an hour. DOQ.

Benefits:
The City of Augusta offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for employees and their families. Most benefits are available only to full-time employees, working 30 or more hours per week.

• Medical (including Dental and Vision)- City pays up to 90% of monthly premium depends on wellness level and plan selected.
• Paid Vacation
• Sick leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• KP&F Retirement – City contributes approximately 23.10%, employee contributes 7.15%
• KPERS/KP&F Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• YMCA Health Club Discount
• AFLAC
• LegalShield

A Typical Workday May Include:

This is general law enforcement and firefighting work dedicated to the protection of life and/or property. Work performed involves an element of personal danger. Employees work under general supervision following a period of field training and may be assigned to work in the Patrol Division, in the Fire Division, on special assignments, or as an investigator or Crime Prevention Officer assigned to the Criminal Investigation’s Division. Employees are accountable to and evaluated by supervisors who review work methods and results through observation, reports, inspection, and discussion. This position will be assigned to the law enforcement division, with cross training in the fire division as needed.

• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, and equipment used in law enforcement and firefighting.
• Ability to develop and exhibit knowledge of modern principles, practices and procedures of police and fire suppression work.
• Knowledge of Patrols areas of the city in a vehicle or on foot to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and correct traffic hazards.
• Answers, calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergencies, disorder, crime, and fire.
• May be assigned to the School Resource Programs, which entails developing and presenting educational programs to students in the school system.
• Conducts police related community awareness and public relations work.
• Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, take statements and tends to proper disposition of the information or direct them to the proper authorities.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence and locate witnesses.
• Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail.
• Visits crime scenes, searches for and preserves evidence, investigates clues, and searches for and apprehends violators.
• Ensures that prisoners are charged, processed, and confined.
• Composes written reports.
• Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
• Conducts specialized investigations.
• May administer basic first aid.
• Attends in service training and practices use of firearms.

What You Will Need:

• United States Citizen
• 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• NO felony or domestic abuse-related convictions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer operation skills
• Mental and physical ability to perform all essential functions of a police officer
• Officers are not required to reside within the Augusta city limits.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• The preferred candidate for this position shall have at least two years of college with study emphasis in fire/police science, fire/police administration, or a related field and have two years of experience working with the public.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, special knowledge, and/or certifications may be a substitute for the college requirement.

Please make sure the entire application is filled out completely and truthfully. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or deliberate omissions may be cause for non-selection.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

The City of Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.