Police Officer Trainee: Academy Path to Certification

City of Gainesville, GA; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville, GA is offering a trainee police officer position, providing formal P.O.S.T. certified academy training under supervision.

Trainees progress to a Field Training Program with a 5% pay increase after academy completion and a subsequent change in pay grade when promoted to Police Officer. Non-certified candidates start at base pay with additional paid holidays; certified status increases hourly wages and career progression.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Attends P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy, participates in and passes all required classes.
• Develops physical fitness and arrest control techniques as part of Georgia P.O.S.T. training.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

City of Gainesville, GA is offering a trainee police officer position, providing formal P.O.S.T. certified academy training under supervision.

Trainees progress to a Field Training Program with a 5% pay increase after academy completion and a subsequent change in pay grade when promoted to Police Officer. Non-certified candidates start at base pay with additional paid holidays; certified status increases hourly wages and career progression.