Overview
Public Safety Officer Jobs in United States at Midtown Alliance
Midtown Alliance’s supplemental public safety program – known as Midtown Blue – serves as a visible and uniformed presence in Midtown Atlanta to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all who work in, live in and visit Midtown. Midtown Blue accomplishes this by patrolling the district on foot, bicycle and motor vehicles, as well as working in close partnership with local businesses, attractions, workers, residents, office buildings, residential properties and governmental and institutional security partners. This program, which balances law enforcement and quality of life, is regarded as one of the most complete programs of its kind in the southeast.
Midtown Blue’s Public Safety Officers are the civilian security arm of the supplemental public safety program, which also employs a team of sworn Atlanta Police Department officers who work extra shifts in the district and have full arrest powers.
Responsibilities:
Enhance security and perception of safety in Midtown.
Provide visible uniformed presence by patrolling designated areas.
Positively interact with Midtown stakeholders to ensure a positive, safe and welcoming environment.
Work to proactively prevent problems before they occur.
Promptly address and resolve quality of life and public safety issues, ranging from homeless and panhandling issues to crime prevention and special events, supporting Midtown Blue, APD and other partners as needed.
Complete daily reports and other assignments as specified by the shift supervisor.
Operate two-way radio.
Stay current on City of Atlanta codes and ordinances.
Provide customer service to citizens and visitors by answering questions and addressing complaints.
Working Hours & Special Work Conditions:
Public Safety Officers are expected to work one of two shifts (below), working 40 hours per week over the course of a 5-day work week. The Public Safety team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Day shift – 7am-3pm
Evening shift – 3pm-11pm
Holidays and special events are rotated throughout the year
Physical Requirements:
This position is physically demanding. Public Safety Officers are required to stand for extended periods of time, walk and/or climb stairs, and patrol on a bicycle during a typical workday. Public Safety Officers are expected to be able to patrol in extremes of climate during an 8-hour workday.
Qualifications:
Minimum age 21 years
Valid Georgia driver’s license
High school diploma or GED
Two years of college education preferred
Stable work history
Experience in public safety, law enforcement, private security, social services or community development preferred
Ability to pass a physical fitness exam and test administered by a licensed physician
Ability to walk, stand, and/or bicycle outdoors in extremes of climate throughout an eight hour shift
Ability to work day and/or evening shifts, weekends and/or holidays
Ability to pass a criminal background check and FBI fingerprinting
Ability to pass a twelve-panel drug screening
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the job.
A successful applicant will…
Present a positive, reassuring and highly professional image as representatives of Midtown Blue
Be customer-service oriented and effectively engage a broad range of individuals in diverse situations
Title: Public Safety Officer
Company: Midtown Alliance
Location: United States
