Police Officer Trainee or Police Officer Sworn

Police Officer Position

Employer : City of Savannah

Salary : $47,209.00 Annually

Location : 6600 Abercorn St, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Interim

Job Number : 2502249

Department : Savannah Police Department

Division : Patrol Division

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Purpose

New Starting Annual Salary! New Sign On Bonus! Police Officer Trainees will start at $47,209 / year. Police Officer at $60,309 / year. Lateral Officer $60,309 to $69,998

• 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. Your responsibilities revolve around learning basic skills and procedures needed to be a police officer. In addition to training, you may observe professional police officers as they perform their duties. Under direct guidance and supervision, receives field training and assists in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws.

Applicants hired as Police Officer Trainees will start at $47,209 / year. Upon graduation of the Academy and being sworn in, applicants will move to the position of Police Officer at $60,309 / year. For any questions, or more information about becoming a Police Officer Trainee or Sworn Police Officer with Savannah Police Department, please visit www.SavannahPD.org, or call 912-651-4226.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include : 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), may be eligible for Post 9 / 11 GI Bill benefits and U.S. Department of Veterans OJT Apprenticeship program.

Visit the VA OJT Apprenticeship Benefits website to see how it works. Did you know that working for a government agency (state, local or Federal) may qualify you for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness?

All applicants are required to complete the Personal Data Form and Background Information Questionnaire by clicking on the links below :

Savannah Police Department Pre-Employment Personal Data Form

Savannah Police Department Pre-Employment Background Information Questionnaire

Women, Minorities & Veterans Encouraged to Apply! The City of Savannah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Job Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED is required. Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire and must be a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States. An extensive background investigation, and post-offer / pre-employment medical exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.

DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY MUST NOT CONTAIN :

CRIMINAL HISTORY MUST NOT CONTAIN :

APPLICANTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED ON THE FOLLOWING :

Individuals hired as Police Officers must comply with a No Use of Tobacco Agreement.

I understand this position involves the following terms of employment due to its designation as Safety Sensitive :

Police Officer Trainee- Sign-On Bonus schedule

Lateral Entry Bonus Schedule

Retention Bonus

For Police Officers Reaching Their 3rd Year Anniversary Date on or after January 1, 2023 : Qualified Officers must :