Public Safety Ambassador

Police Officer

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.

Essential functions include :

• Responding to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a city vehicle.
• Maintaining visibility and presence in City Parks when not engaged for a call for service.
• Writing police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone and at the police department.
• Completing 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.
• Working with citizens in a professional manner on a daily basis, practicing outstanding oral, written and interpersonal skills.

Additional functions include :

Requirements :

Performance aptitudes :

Benefits :

The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees : comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits such as flu shots and biometric screenings (includes discounted gym memberships through Cigna's Active and Fit Program).