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 912-651-4226.

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.

Responsibilities

Qualifications and Requirements

Bonuses and Incentives

Selection Process and Physical Requirements

The application and selection process includes a Physical Agility Test (PAT) with a course description, penalties, and time limits. The PAT measures a total of 870 feet with a time limit of 2 minutes 6 seconds. The course includes nine tasks essential to physical job tasks for peace officer training. Additional requirements include polygraph examination, extensive background investigation, oral board interview, interview with the Police Chief, medical and psychological evaluations, and more. The listed requirements must be met by the start of the POST academy.

Applicants will perform the above tasks as part of the peace officer training process.

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