Full-Time Police Officer Trainee

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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.

An extensive background investigation, and post-offer/pre-employment medical   exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.

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/orat   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.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SAVANNAH-CHATHAM   METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BACKGROUND STANDARDS.
 
  DRIVER’S LICENSE HISTORY MUST NOT   CONTAIN:
v DUI/DWI   charge with the disposition of Nolo Contendre, conviction, or plea within the   past 5 years, and no two in the past 7 years

v Suspensions   in the past 3 years (except for one Insurance Cancellation) and no two   suspensions in the past 7 years.

v Three   or more moving violations in the past 2 years and no 6 or more in the past 7   years

v Vehicular   Homicide, Hit and Run, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude the Police charge/arrest

CRIMINAL HISTORY MUST NOT CONTAIN:

v Pending   Criminal cases

v Convictions,   Nolo Contendre or pleas involving Sexual Offenses, Domestic Violence Act or   Impersonation a Police Officer, Perjury or False Statements

v Felony   convictions and Nolo Contendre or pleas involving felony arrests

v Serious   Misdemeanor Convictions, Nolo Contendre, or pleas

APPLICANTS   WILL BE DISQUALIFIED ON THE FOLLOWING:

v Untruthfulness   or the omission of information throughout the application process

v Anything   other than an Honorable Discharge from Armed Forces

v Membership   or association with any hate or terrorist group

v Unsatisfactory   work history within the past three years

v Unsatisfactory   information derived from extensive background investigation

v Possession   or sale of a controlled substance

v Marijuana   use within the past 2 years

v Use   of a controlled substance to include marijuana; however, any use of a   controlled substance, including marijuana, which is deemed to be experimental   will be reviewed on a case by case basis