P/T Police Officer at Lawrenceville, City of (GA) – Lawrenceville, Georgia

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs as a Sworn Officer, primarily responsible forCity HallandCourtroom security. On occasion, this position provides assistance with City Events. This position is limited to 29 hours per pay period (weekly).

MAJOR DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Police Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. Work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, court rulings, constitutional guidelines, training manuals, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, other emergency service providers, court system personnel, attorneys, judges, medical personnel, law enforcement officers from other agencies, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, interview persons, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass a physical fitness assessment (Police Recruits ONLY)
• Must have the ability to read & write English Language
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of academy graduation
• Must possess a High School Diploma and/or GED
• Must successfully pass entry exam as outlined by GA POST (Police Recruits ONLY)

• Any felony conviction
  • First offender cases with completed disposition to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
  • Any federal, state, or local circumstance or court order that prohibits legal possession of a firearm
  • Pending traffic citations or misdemeanor charges
    • Any traffic tickets that have yet to be paid, or disposed of in court, may not necessarily disqualify someone; but applicant processing cannot continue until the final disposition is received.
• Any pattern of instances or behavior indicating moral turpitude or poor character
  • Examples include gambling addictions, sex offense allegations, continuous domestic violence allegations
  • Employment history issues considered on a case-by-case basis
• Deliberate omissions or falsehoods during the hiring process
• Any dishonorable discharge from the branches of the Armed Forces will not be considered.
  • Entry-Level-Separations (ELS), and discharge types outside of an Honorable Discharge will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Misdemeanor Convictions
  • Applicants with Family Violence Convictions will not be considered.
  • Applicants with Sexual Offense Convictions will not be considered.
• Traffic History
  • Applicants who have accumulated eighteen (18) or more points on their driver’s license in the last three (3) years will not be considered.
  • Applicants with suspended or revoked licenses will not be considered.
  • Applicants convicted of DUI within the last five (5) years will not be considered.
• Drug Use
  • Applicants who have consumed, purchased, possessed, or transported marijuana within the last one (1) year period from the time of application will not be considered.
  • Applicants who have consumed, purchased, possessed, or transported any non-pharmaceutical controlled substance (excluding marijuana or THC) in the last five (5) years will not be considered.
  • Applicants with an established pattern of steroid use will not be considered.
  • Applicants with an established pattern or admission of pharmaceutical prescription abuse will not be considered.
• Tattoos
  • Applicants with tattoos on their face, hands, fingers, or neck will not be considered.
  • Applicants with tattoos that display criminal gang affiliation, hate or extremist group affiliation, lewd or obscene acts or imagery, or nudity will not be considered.
• Civil Disqualifiers
  • Any currently outstanding processes of civil litigation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Any disposed of bankruptcies, judgments, or court-ordered financial matters will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Other Disqualifiers
  • Visual ability cannot be less than 20/100 in each eye uncorrected, and must be corrected to 20/20 with glasses, contact lenses, or RK surgery.
• Miscellaneous
  • All relevant criminal record factors not explicitly listed will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with final hiring determination to be made by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. Such a review is not a guarantee of qualification or disqualification and should not be construed as such.
• Categorical factors that are considered in the hiring process are:
  • Employment History
  • Financial History
  • Criminal History
  • Driving History
  • Social Media Activity
  • Applicant Character
  • Capacity to fulfill job standards
  • Other categories as outlined by the Chief of Police or his/her designee