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Certified Police Officer
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Continuous
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| Salary: |
$16.40 Hourly
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| Job Type: |
Full-Time Permanent |
| Location: |
201 Habersham Street, Savannah, Georgia
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Current P.O.S.T. Certification required
The purpose of this job is to perform a wide range of police assignments for the purpose of providing law and order. |
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Essential Job Functions:
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Performs a wide range of police assignments such as routine patrol of assigned area, responding to radio dispatches, crisis intervention, peacekeeping, crowd control, criminal apprehension, dealing with emotionally disturbed individuals, conducting preliminary investigations of serious crimes, traffic regulation and enforcement, accident investigation, warrant services, statistical data evaluation and interpretation. Attends community organization meetings; organizes Neighborhood Watch Programs; conducts crime prevention seminars in the community; and conducts crime prevention residential/business surveys.
Participates in training programs and receives continuing on-the-job training in law enforcement techniques and procedures, departmental organization, rules, policies and related laws. Also receives and maintains up to date knowledge and training in the use, care and maintenance of assigned equipment, such as revolver, radar equipment, two-way radios, etc.
Responds to radio dispatches and evaluates emergency situations and takes appropriate actions such as making arrests and maintaining crime scene for investigating officers.
May assist in conducting investigations, making arrests, participating in legal searches and surveillance activities, accumulating evidence and case information, giving testimonies in court, serving subpoenas and retrieving crime lab reports.
Directs traffic and may investigate traffic accidents and provide aid to injured persons; may substitute for School Crossing Guards at school posts.
Assists the general public via telephone or in person with general information and directions. May perform minor preventive maintenance on vehicles. May attend various meetings; prepares reports such as incident reports, supplemental reports, vehicular accident reports, traffic citations, juvenile reports, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required. |
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Minimum Qualifications:
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| High School graduate or GED plus P.O.S.T. Certification. Prior or current employment with a law enforcement agency is required. Valid driver’s license required. Applicant must meet background standards for the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, including supervised drug screen, and post-offer/pre-employment medical exam, profile assessment, polygraph and employment checks with current and former employers. Individuals hired as Police Officers must comply with a No Use of Tobacco Agreement. Experience working with community/ neighborhood organizations highly desirable. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The selection process will consist of the following;
• Physical Fitness assessment must be completed.
It will include:
1.5 Mile Run - Max time 16 minutes
Push-ups - Minimum of 25 in 1 minute
Sit-ups - Minimum of 30 in 1 minute
Test dates for the remainder of the year are as follows:
June 20, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 27, 2009
August 10, 2009
August 24, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 26, 2009
September 28, 2009
October 12, 2009
October 26, 2009
November 9, 2009
November 23, 2009
December14, 2009
December 28, 2009
• Panel Interview
• Polygraph Exam
• Extensive Background
• Following a conditional offer of employment - a medical exam, supervised drug screen and psychological assessment will be required.
Individuals hired as Police Officers must comply with a No Use of Tobacco Agreement.
A Lateral Entry Plan, which provides for above entry pay, is available to eligible applicants. |
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