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Security Officer (Active APD Reserve)

CompanyCity of Atlanta
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
About The Company
The City of Atlanta remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the nations busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies. Atlanta is the Capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 60's, Atlanta was "the city too busy to hate."​ And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care"​. For more than four decades Atlanta has been linked to the civil rights movement. Civil Rights leaders moved forward, they were the visionaries who saw a new south, a new Atlanta. They believed in peace. They made monumental sacrifices for that peace. And because of them Atlanta became a fast-pace modern city which opened its doors to the 1996 Olympics. Die-hard Southerners view Atlanta as the heart of the Old Confederacy; Atlanta has become the best example of the New South, a fast-paced modern city proud of its heritage. In the past two decades Atlanta has experienced unprecedented growth -- the official city population remains steady, at about 420,000, but the metro population has grown in the past decade by nearly 40%, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million people. A good measure of this growth is the ever-changing downtown skyline, along with skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (fringing I-285) business districts.
About the Role

Salary: $45 per hour

Position posted until filled

General Description and Classification Standards

Ensures that life and property is protected by enforcing all City statutes and ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrolling airport facilities to ensure safety; assisting fellow officers and with interdepartmental duties and City activities; responding to the needs of the general public by performing rescues, giving information and directions, mediating disputes and deterring criminal activity within the airport campus; compiling reports; and maintaining and updating records for proper documentation.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

    
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

  • Responds to accident calls and gathers information at the accident scene; investigates and reconstructs serious injury or fatal accidents and interviews victims and witnesses. 
  • Investigates reported crimes by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants. 
  • Determines reasonable suspicion to detain and/or parole cause to search; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects and processes and transports prisoners. 
  • Enters or retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, arrest and wanted information, investigation data, criminal records check, etc. 
  • Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials and remains knowledgeable of prescription drugs. 
  • Utilizes and maintains weapons and equipment, including radar speed detection device, gun, nightstick, handcuffs, flashlight, etc. in functional and presentable conditions. 
  • Meets firearm proficiency requirements at prescribed departmental levels. 
  • Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems.
  • Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

  • Knowledge of local ordinances and law enforcement, arrest and courtroom practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. 
  • Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, elected officials, employees, members of the public. 
  • Ability to follow all precautionary measures when dealing with suspects who are known to be dangerous and ability to remain calm in emergency and/or life threatening situations.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and must be an Active in the Atlanta Police Retired Reserve

Licensures and Certifications

Valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. 

Lifting Requirements

Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. 

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department. 

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. 

Key Skills
Law EnforcementCommunicationEmergency ResponseInvestigationReport WritingConflict MediationPublic SafetyData EntryWeapons HandlingJudgmentTrainingKnowledge of OrdinancesProblem SolvingRecord KeepingTeamworkCustomer Service
Categories
Security & SafetyGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling airport facilities, responding to public needs, and enforcing laws to ensure safety. Duties include investigating accidents and crimes, maintaining records, and providing guidance to lower-level staff.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5167
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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