Police Officer (Non-Certified)

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police is seeking candidates for a Police Officer trainee program. Trainees will attend a P.O.S.T. certified academy and, upon successful completion, will enter a Field Training Program with a 5% pay increase.

After completing the program, trainee status becomes that of a Police Officer with a revised pay grade. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, no prior experience required, and a POST certification within six months of employment, along with a valid Georgia Class C

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• No experience is required.
• POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification must be obtained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy and pass all required classes.
• Proceed to Field Training Program and earn the Police Officer status with pay progression.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Job description

Salary: $23.15 Hourly

Position Summary

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.

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, and procedures. Developing and maintaining a level of physical fitness; learning and demonstrating competence in arrest and control techniques and other Georgia P.O.S.T. required subjects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• No experience required.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Certification required within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).