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| Support Services Division | Full-time
Position Information
Department: Police
Job Description Summary
The Administrative Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer responsible for performing a combination of administrative, enforcement, and public service functions. This position supports the department’s mission by providing front-line service to the public, taking walk-in police reports, managing the Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS), and processing traffic violations captured by the Red Speed School Camera System. While not assigned to routine patrol duties, the Administrative Officer exercises limited law enforcement authority in accordance with departmental policy and applicable state and local law.
Minimum Education & Experience
Education: High School diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in law enforcement preferreed.
Strong understanding of law enforcement practices, report writing, and criminal and traffic law.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn and operate law enforcement databases and reporting software.
Experience: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses(s): Possession of a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Certification(s): Must be a certified peace officer in the State of Georgia, in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST).
Special Requirements: Must be willing to submit to a police background check and polygraph. Must not have a pattern of law violations.
Essential Job Functions
- Serve as the primary point of contact at the police department front desk for walk-in citizens seeking assistance or wishing to file police reports.
- Receive, document, and process non-emergency police reports in person and via the Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS), ensuring accuracy and adherence to department standards.
- Review, verify, and process school zone speed violations captured by the Red Speed School Camera System, and prepare supporting documentation for internal use, municipal court proceedings and testimony, or third-party processing.
- Provide information and guidance to the public regarding police services, procedures, and city ordinances.
- Exercise sworn authority in a limited capacity as directed by the Administrative Services Lieutenant including issuing citations when applicable, conducting follow-up calls or inquiries, and completing official police reports.
- Maintain accurate, timely records and databases related to reports, citations, and enforcement actions for related duties.
- Attend in-service training and remain current on departmental procedures, law updates, and compliance standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Support Services Division Commander or their designee.
- Provide support to other divisions by assisting with investigations and coordinating the flow of relevant information to ensure efficient resolution and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Perform bailiff duties and share responsibilities as a part time bailiff for City of Conyers Municipal Court or security screening officer.
- Some Knowledge of the relationship among the different offices and agencies involved in law enforcement.
- Basic computer ability that requires familiarity with software programs, including Word, Excel, and various software programs in use by the Department.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Establish open and effective communication patterns with co-workers and emebers of the public via traditional and non-traditional forms of communication.
- To utilize various pieces of office equipment of other equpment related to job duties.
Job Factors
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
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.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Requires wearing of the department-issued uniform and carrying of department-issued equipment.
May involve responding to crtain non-emergency situations within the police facility or city premises.
Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports.
This position works under the supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.