Police Officer (Non-Certified)

Gainesville Police Department; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainesville Police Department is seeking a trainee to complete the P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy and participate in the department’s Field Training Program.

Trainees will receive a 5% pay increase upon academy completion and transition to a Police Officer upon successful completion of the Field Training Program with a corresponding pay grade change. Starting salary for non-certified applicants is $50,564.80 per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Attends P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy, participating in and passing all required classes.
• Develops awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of a Police Officer during training.

Responsibilities

• Attends P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy and passes all required classes.
• Develops awareness of police officer functions and responsibilities during training and academy.

Skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Observation skills

Firearms handling

Communication skills

Education

P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Training Director or his/her designee, incumbents perform a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, which may include, but not limited to, familiarization with policies of the Gainesville Police Department, familiarization with the primary duty weapon of the department, and attend a formalized Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy in preparation for employment as a Police Officer and perform related work as required. Upon successful completion of the police academy, trainees will be placed into a Field Training Program and will be given a 5% increase in pay. Upon successful completion of the department's Field Training Program, the trainee status will be changed to that of a Police Officer with a change in pay grade. Candidates who do not successfully complete the required Police Academy training will be terminated.

STARTING SALARY (NON-CERTIFIED): $50,564.80 (BASE) + 10 PAID HOLIDAYS ($2020.00) = $52,584.80

Note: Minimum hourly rate for non-certified is $24.31 per hour, based on 2080 annual hours. Once applicant graduates from the academy and becomes certified, applicant will then move up to the minimum hourly rate of $27.93/hour, based on 2184 annual hours.

Disqualifiers

In an effort to maintain an equitable standard for hiring applicants for the position of Police Officer, certain standards and guidelines have been established. The City of Gainesville has very strict internal guidelines which may result in disqualification of a potential Police Officer. You will be required to answer our supplemental questions to determine if you meet the minimum standards. If you do not meet these minimum standards, your application will not be considered. If you feel you may be disqualified, or if you have other concerns, do not complete this application without speaking to an Internal Affairs Investigator. You may contact an Internal Affairs Investigator at 770-534-5252. The supplemental questions are only examples of situations that may result in applicant disqualification. The City of Gainesville reserves the right to disqualify any applicant based on any pertinent information obtained during the background investigation process. Factors such as the nature of the action or behavior and when it occurred will be considered. Furthermore, consideration will be given to criminal actions or behaviors that could have resulted in a conviction, if caught. Any attempt to conceal or misrepresent information during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification.

Duties/essential functions

Attends P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy, participating in and passing all required classes. During training develops awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of a Police Officer. Academy training may include: Instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms; review applicable Penal Code sections; overview of the court system; writing and editing police reports; observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property; review of rules, regulations