Police Officer Trainee or Police Officer Sworn

Overview

New Starting Annual Salary:
Police Officer Trainees start at $47,209/year. Police Officers start at $60,359/year. Lateral Officers range from $60,359 to $65,000* (based on years of experience).

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. A Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn employee of a police department. Responsibilities involve learning basic skills and procedures needed to be a police officer, observing professional officers, and receiving field training under direct guidance and supervision to enforce local, state, and federal laws.

Applicants hired as Police Officer Trainees start at $47,209/year. Upon graduation of the Academy and being sworn in, applicants move to the position of Police Officer at $60,309/year.

For questions or more information about becoming a Police Officer Trainee or Sworn Police Officer with Savannah Police Department, please visit the Savannah Police Department website or call .

We offer an excellent benefits package including: 12 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, wellness programs, education reimbursement, employee referral program, employer home purchase assistance, deferred benefit contribution plan, 457 B, Police Officer Annuity Benefit (POAB), and may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and the U.S. Department of Veterans OJT Apprenticeship program.

Did you know that working for a government agency may qualify you for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness?

All applicants are required to complete the Personal Data Form and Background Information Questionnaire. The City of Savannah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities & Veterans are encouraged to apply.

• 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 areas such 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.
• Works toward completion of state certification by Police Academy.
• Trains and studies with police equipment and other training personnel to develop and maintain competency and proficiency.
• Assists in patrolling assigned areas to prevent and reduce criminal activity.
• Assists in preparing reports on incidents and arrests.
• Assists in enforcing traffic laws; conducts vehicle stops; investigates traffic accidents; writes citations.
• Operates equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers.
• Assists in processing evidence and preparing court cases; may provide legal testimony as required.
• Writes and files daily activity reports with a superior officer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED is required.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire and must be a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States.
• An extensive background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment medical exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.
• Background and criminal history restrictions apply, including limits on DUI/DWI, suspensions, moving violations, and certain criminal histories as listed by the employer.
• All applicants must comply with a No Tobacco Use agreement for Officers, and are subject to random drug testing as part of safety-sensitive employment terms.

• Police Officer Trainee - Sign-On Bonus schedule: $1,000 at time of hire, $1,000 after Patrol Officer Training (~34 weeks), $2,000 at 1st year anniversary, $3,500 at 2nd year anniversary.
• Lateral Entry Bonus
  
  Schedule:
  
  $1,500 at time of hire, $1,500 after Patrol Officer Training (time based on prior experience), $2,500 at 1st year…