Police Officer Recruit

Winder Police Department; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winder Police Department is seeking a Police Recruit trainee to undergo academy instruction and field training, preparing for appointment as a Police Officer. The program includes classroom and field work, report writing, and community relations components, under supervision from a Corporal/Sergeant or the Chief of Police.

Recruits will participate in the Field Officer Training Program after academy completion and must meet all age, citizenship, background, and fitness requirements to

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age 21.
• Never convicted of a felony.
• Must meet department’s psychological and background requirements.
• Must pass an annual fitness/physical abilities test.
• Must pass a credit check.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follows and promotes policy and procedures of the City of Winder.
• Informs and advises Corporal, Shift Sergeant, and/or Commanding Officer of important matters during shifts and academy attendance.
• Attends a police academy and demonstrates understanding of classroom and field instruction in report writing, geographical comprehension, and police techniques.
• Maintains passing grades on all tests and examinations.
• Assists the police department with general clerical and administrative functions.
• Assists with field operations in a non-sworn capacity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Report writing

Police techniques

Geographical comprehension

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

The Police Recruit is a trainee class position designated to prepare an incumbent towards a career with the Police Department. An employee in this class receives academy instruction and field training in the areas of patrol methods, causes of criminality, courtroom procedures, fingerprinting, community relations, and other law enforcement topics to prepare for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Upon successful completion of academy instruction, the incumbent receives further training in the Field Officer Training Program. Position reports to Police Corporal/Sergeant or through the Chain of Command to the Chief of Police.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Follows and promotes policy and procedures of the City of Winder.
• Informs and advises the Corporal, Shift Sergeant and/or Commanding Officer of all important and unusual matters that occur within an assigned shift or activities when attending the academy.
• Attends a police academy, and receives and demonstrates understanding of classroom and field instruction in report writing, geographical comprehension, and police techniques. Maintains passing grades on all tests and examinations administered by the police academy.
• Assists the police department with general clerical and administrative functions.
• Assists the police department with field operations in a non-sworn capacity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Never been convicted of a felony.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must meet department’s psychological and background requirements.
• Must maintain the department’s firearms qualifications standards.
• Must pass an annual fit for duty physical and/or physical abilities test.
• Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.
• Must be able to pass a credit check.