City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Public Safety Ambassador

Security & Protective ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMarietta, GA, USA$19.82 - $22.61In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old at the time of hire; related military, law enforcement, or corrections experience is preferred.
Have a valid Georgia driver's license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, including no DUIs in the last five years.
Be able to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, to enter and retrieve data and compose incident reports.
Be able to learn to operate a police radio effectively.
Have good physical condition at the time of hire.
Successfully complete the interview, written exercise, background check, credit check, criminal history check, physical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph exam.
Pass the Accuplacer test with minimum scores of 55 in reading and 60 in writing, or provide acceptable substitute scores from another test such as the SAT, ACT, or Compass.
Be able to pass and maintain the appropriate Georgia Crime Information Center certifications.
Be able to work shift hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
Submit to a drug screen and background inquiry as a condition of successful candidacy.

Responsibilities

Respond to low-risk calls for service in the field by driving a city vehicle.
Write police reports based on information from citizens in the field, over the phone, and at the police department.
Perform administrative duties often handled by police officers, including directing traffic, collecting evidence, investigating private-property accidents, and referring citizens to city services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Related military, law enforcement, or corrections experience.

Rate of Pay: $19.82 - $22.61
Status: Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for writing police reports, directing traffic, referring city services, answering questions from citizens and handling other low risk administrative duties often handled by police officers. The position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug tests.

Respond to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a city vehicle.
Write police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and at the police department.
Complete other administrative functions often handled by police officers such as directing traffic, evidence collection, private property accident investigations, referring city services and many other administrative duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age at time of hire. Prefer related military or law enforcement/corrections experience.
Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory 7-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 years.
Ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and others, to enter and retrieve data, and compose incident reports.
Ability to learn to effectively operate a police radio.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Must be in good physical condition at time of hire.
Must be able to successfully complete the hiring steps to include interview, written exercise, background check, credit check, criminal history check, physical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and complete a polygraph exam.
Must pass the Accuplacer test (at candidate’s expense) with minimum scores of 55 in reading and 60 in writing or substitute acceptable scores from other tests (i.e. – SAT, ACT, Compass, etc.). A document listing the passing minimum scores for all acceptable tests is available from the police department.
Must be able to pass and maintain the appropriate GCIC certifications.
Must be able to work shift hours, weekends and holidays as required.

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.

About the Company

City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Marietta provides local government services to residents and businesses, including utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, road maintenance, parks, public safety, and planning and economic development. Services are delivered through city departments overseen by a City Manager under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. It differentiates itself through integrated service delivery, a clear governance structure, and active economic development programs that support both large employers and small businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve the community’s character, and foster local economic growth.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 1834

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