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Police Officer Trainee
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| Salary: |
$15.61 Hourly
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| Job Type: |
Full-Time Permanent |
| Location: |
201 Habersham Street, Savannah, Georgia
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| The purpose of this job is to obtain basic training and understanding in municipal law enforcement principles and procedures and its relationship with the judicial system and corrections. |
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Essential Job Functions:
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Learns major functions of inter-relationship and elements of law enforcement, judicial system, and correctional institution.
Learns to recognize ethical and unethical police behavior and characteristics of the law enforcement profession.
Enrolls in and completes courses in such areas as constitutional law, Georgia criminal law, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, juvenile law, liability, interpersonal communications, police stress management, patrol operations, criminal reporting, crisis intervention, criminal investigations, preliminary investigations, etc.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS UPON COMPLETION OF BASIC TRAINING
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 persons, preliminary investigation of serious crimes, traffic regulation and enforcement, accident investigation, warrant service, statistical data evaluation interpretations.
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 post; assists the general public via telephone or walk-ins with general information and directions. May perform minor preventive maintenance on vehicles; may attend meetings; prepares various reports, such as incident reports, supplemental reports, vehicular accident reports, traffic citations, juvenile reports, etc. Attends community organizations meetings; organizes Neighborhood Watch Programs; conducts crime prevention seminars in the community; and conducts crime prevention residential/business surveys.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required. |
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Minimum Qualifications:
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Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED is required. Applicant must be 21 years of age.
An extensive background investigation, and post-offer/pre-employment medical exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SAVANNAH-CHATHAM METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BACKGROUND STANDARDS AND CANNOT HAVE A FELONY OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTION, PATTERN OF MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS OR REPEATED TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The selection process will consist of the following;
• Written Exam-Pass/Fail - Passing score of 70 or above required.
UPCOMING TEST DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
November 9, 2009
November 23, 2009
December 7, 2009
December 21, 2009
January 4, 2010
January 23, 2010
January 25, 2010
February 8, 2010
February 22, 2010
March 8, 2010
March 22, 2010
April 5, 2010
April 17, 2010
April 19, 2010
May 3, 2010
May 17, 2010
June 14, 2010
June 28, 2010
• 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
• 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.
Police Officer Trainees with at least a BS or BA degree and/or at least 2 years of acceptable law enforcement experience are eligible for above Police Officer Entry Pay, after obtaining State of Georgia POST certification and being sworn in as a Police Officer.
I understand this position involves the following terms of employment due to its designation as Safety Sensitive: - I will be subject to random drug testing.
- Failure to participate or give a urine sample will result in my termination.
- If I test positive for an illegal substance I will be terminated.
- The City will conduct motor vehicle record (MVR) checks at any time during my employment.
- If I fail to maintain an MVR that meets the City's driver eligibility requirements I will be terminated.
- I must report any DUI arrest/citation issued by law enforcement to my supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
- If I am convicted of a DUI, I may be terminated for not meeting the City's driver eligibility requirements.
- I may be required to participate in a City authorized Employee Assistance Program and that failure to agree to participate will result in my termination.
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