REFUSE TRUCK OPERATOR - RRC



Job Details

REFUSE TRUCK OPERATOR - RRC
Employer

City of Savannah

Salary

See Position Description

Location

GA 31401, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2015-POT/PO

DepartmentTest

Patrol

Opening Date

03/05/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose

This position protects the lives and properties of citizens through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. An incumbent in this position may be assigned special duties such as Narcotics, Bike Patrol, Crime Prevention, Marine Patrol, Mounted Patrol, Traffic Investigator, Property Crimes, Forensics, or Recruitment.
 

Applicants hired as Police Officer Trainees will start at $16.85/hour.  Upon graduation of the Academy, applicants will move to the position of Police Officer at $18.86/hour.  
 
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree or higher, prior military experience with an honorable discharge, OR at least 2 years of acceptable law enforcement experience are eligible for a higher starting pay amount.  Please contact the SPD Recruiting Office at (912) 651-4226 for details. 

Essential Job Functions

Enforces federal and state laws, city ordinances, court orders, and warrants.

Conducts investigations and writes reports on incidents involving area of duty.

Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crime; answers calls for service and assistance.

Investigates criminal complaints and accidents; conducts crime and accident scene analysis.

Enforces motor vehicle laws by stopping violators and taking appropriate enforcement action.

Assists investigators and personnel from the District Attorney's office in the preparation of cases for trial; testifies in court.

Prepares timely and accurate reports; reviews investigative, arrest, accident, and supplemental reports for accuracy.

Questions witnesses and complainants; investigates suspects.

Attends community meetings; organizes neighborhood watches; makes presentations to churches, schools, civic organizations, and business leaders; participates in agency volunteer programs.

Performs organized patrols of high crime areas.

Writes and executes search warrants; serves warrants, court orders, and subpoenas.

Maintains vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.

Directs traffic as needed.

Collects and maintains evidence; ensures proper chain of custody.

Coordinates investigative efforts with local, state, and federal agencies.

May perform the duties of Narcotics Officer; conducts investigations and surveillance operations; conducts undercover, buy/walk, and buy/bust operations.
May perform the duties of Bike Patrol Officer.

May perform the duties of Crime Prevention Officer; serves as representative to neighborhood association and watch meetings; serves as liaison to the community for the precinct.

May perform the duties of Marine Patrol Officer; patrols waterways; ensures boater safety.

May perform the duties of Mounted Patrol Officer; patrols assigned area; performs crowd control.

May perform the duties of Traffic Investigator; investigates serious and fatal accidents; performs duties on call.

May perform the duties of Property Officer; maintains property and evidence; maintain property and evidence records.

May perform the duties of Forensics Officer; collects and processes evidence; creates photo lineups; prepares photos, videos, and fingerprints.

May perform the duties of Recruitment Officer; attends job fairs; assist with the hiring process.

May perform the duties of Gang Unit Officer; investigates suspected gang-related activities and crimes; monitors gang trends.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
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. 

POLICE OFFICER
High School graduate or GED plus P.O.S.T. Certification.  Prior or current employment with a law enforcement agency is required.  Valid driver's license required. 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SAVANNAH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BACKGROUND STANDARDS.

              DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY MUST NOT CONTAIN:

v  DUI/DWI charge with the disposition of Nolo Contendre, conviction, or plea within the past 5 years, and no two in the past 7 years     

v  Suspensions in the past 3 years (except for one Insurance Cancellation) and no two suspensions in the past 7 years.

v  Three or more moving violations in the past 2 years and no 6 or more in the past 7 years

v  Vehicular Homicide, Hit and Run, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude the Police charge/arrest

CRIMINAL HISTORY MUST NOT  CONTAIN:

v   Pending Criminal cases

v  Convictions, Nolo Contendre or pleas involving Sexual Offenses, Domestic Violence Act or Impersonation a Police Officer, Perjury or False Statements including first offender pleas

v  Felony convictions and Nolo Contendre or pleas involving felony arrests including first offender pleas

v  Serious Misdemeanor Convictions, Nolo Contendre, or pleas                   

APPLICANTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED ON THE FOLLOWING:

v Untruthfulness or the omission of information throughout the application process

v Anything other than an Honorable Discharge from Armed Forces

v Membership or association with any hate or terrorist group

v Unsatisfactory work history within the past three years

v Unsatisfactory information derived from extensive background investigation

v Possession or sale of a controlled substance

v Marijuana use within the past 2 years

v Use of a controlled substance to include marijuana; however, any use of a controlled substance, including marijuana, which is deemed to be experimental will be reviewed on a case by case basis 


An extensive background investigation, and post-offer/pre-employment medical exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.
 
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:
 
• I will be subject to random drug testing.
• Failure to participate or give a urine sample will result in my termination.
• If I test positive for an illegal substance I will be terminated.
• The City will conduct motor vehicle record (MVR) checks at any time during my employment.
• If I fail to maintain an MVR that meets the City's driver eligibility requirements I will be terminated.
• I must report any DUI arrest/citation issued by law enforcement to my supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
• If I am convicted of a DUI, I may be terminated for not meeting the City's driver eligibility requirements.
• I may be required to participate in a City authorized Employee Assistance Program and that failure to agree to participate will result in my termination.
 

Additional Information

The application and selection process will consist of the following:

 
Physical Fitness Assessment 
Test                             Requirement
Vertical Jump               12 Inches
Agility Run Test           18 Seconds
1 Minute Sit-Up           25 Reps
300 Meter Run            80 Seconds
1 Minute Push-Up         9 Reps

*Requirement must be met by the start of the POST academy.  Ten percent (10%) improvement must be attained at completion of the POST academy to continue employment.

Polygraph Examination

Extensive Background Investigation

Oral Board Interview

Interview with the Police Chief

Medical Examination

Psychological Evaluation

The 2015 tentative testing cycle dates are below:
March 9
March 23
April 6
April 25 (Saturday)
May 4
May 18
June 8
June 22
July 6
July 25 (Saturday)
August 10
August 24
September 14
September 28
October 5
October 24 (Saturday)
November 9
November 21 (Saturday)
December 14

For any questions, or more information about becoming a Sworn Police Officer with Savannah Police Department, please visit www.scmpd.org, or call 912-651-4226.

The City of Savannah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employeer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

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The Savannah Police Department Preliminary Applicant Questionnaire is to help candidates identify their eligibility. It is designed to help candidates better understand the nature of professional policing. The information you provide will be used for future reference, and will be verified by other sources. This information will be used in your background investigation. If the SPD determines that you knowingly provided inaccurate/false information, you will be disqualified from future consideration for employment with SPD. After answering the questions listed below, you may have questions regarding certain aspects of the job. If this is the case, please review the SPD standards and give additional thought to those aspects of the job that you may not have previously considered. Please read and answer the questions carefully. The answers you provide will be used to determine if you are eligible to continue in the application process for a Police Officer position with SPD. Please enter your initials to acknowledge your understanding of this statement.
02
Enter your full name (Last, First, Middle)
03
List all alias names (names you have been known by, to include nicknames). Separate each name with a comma.
04
Social Security Number: (This is a secure application site server. Confidential information is protected.)
05
Date of Birth: (This is a secure application site server. Confidential information is protected.)
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Are you a United States Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
07
List ALL current telephone numbers. Separate each phone number with a comma. (Format: XXX-XXX-XXXX)
08
List ALL current email addresses. Separate each email address with a comma.
09
List ALL persons with whom you have had a significant relationship in the last five (5) years. This includes, but is not limited to, past or current fiances, relationships that lasted more than three (3) months, relationships that produced a child, or relationships where you cohabited with the person. Include the person's NAME, FULL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS. Separate the information for each relationship with a comma.
10
List all children over the age of seventeen (17) who were NOT the product of a MARRIAGE. Include the person's NAME, FULL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS. Separate the information for each child listed with a comma.
11
Spouse's Name (if applicable):
12
Spouse's Contact Information (if applicable): Please include the person's phone number and email address.
13
Spouse's Place of Employment (if applicable):
14
Spouse's Maiden Name, or all other names by which your spouse has been known (if applicable): Separate each name with a comma.
15
Date of Marriage:
16
Place of Marriage:
17
List all children from this marriage who are over the age of seventeen (17). Include the child's NAME, FULL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS. Separate the information for each child with a comma.
18
List all FORMER spouses. Include the ex-spouse's NAME, FULL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, DATE OF MARRIAGE, and DATE OF DIVORCE. Separate the information for each ex-spouse with a comma.
19
List ALL children from your former marriages who are over the age of seventeen (17). Include the child's NAME, FULL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS. Separate the information for each child with a comma.
20
List ALL adults that have resided in the same household as you over the past ten (10) years. Include the person's NAME, RELATIONSHIP TO YOU, DATES OF RESIDENCY WITH YOU (TO AND FROM), PERSON'S CURRENT ADDRESS. Separate the information for each person with a comma.
21
Do you have any tattoos?
  • Yes
  • No
22
If Yes, please describe and list locations.
23
Select all that apply to your education level.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • College Degree
  • None of the Above
24
Name the school where your high school diploma or GED was obtained.
25
List all colleges that you have attended and specify where your college degree was obtained. Include NAME OF SCHOOL, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER. Separate information for each school with a comma.
26
Give a brief explanation of any academic or disciplinary problems, to include academic suspension, you had while attending college.
27
Explain ALL contacts you have had with campus security or college police departments. Include the incident and outcome.
28
Have you ever been evicted or asked to leave a rental house, apartment, or other dwelling?
  • Yes
  • No
29
If Yes, please explain.
30
List ALL addresses where you have resided either temporarily or permanently over the past 10 years, starting with your current address. Include FULL STREET ADDRESS, CITY, COUNTY, STATE, ZIP CODE, LANDLORD'S NAME, LANDLORD'S PHONE NUMBER, LANDLORD'S FULL ADDRESS. Separate each address with a comma.
31
Briefly describe any neighborhood disputes in which you have been involved, including the NAMES OF PARTIES INVOLVED, DATES, AND LOCATIONS.
32
List all dates of unemployment in the last 10 years. Include LENGTH OF UNEMPLOYMENT and EFFORTS MADE TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT. Separate each period of unemployment with a comma.
33
List all jobs you have held in your life, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer work. List the most recent job first and work back in time. Include JOB TITLE, EMPLOYER/COMPANY NAME, FULL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMPLOYMENT DATES (TO AND FROM), SALARY, SUPERVISOR'S NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND REASON FOR LEAVING. Separate each employment with a comma.
34
Does your employment history include (Check all that apply):
  • Termination
  • History of Discipline
  • Unsatisfactory Work Performance
  • None of the Above
35
Have you ever been fired, terminated, or asked to resign from a job?
  • Yes
  • No
36
If Yes, please explain.
37
For anyone currently or previously employed with a law enforcement agency or correctional agency - are you currently, or have you ever been under investigation by a certifying agency (i.e. POST); or, do you have any pending disciplinary actions or internal investigations?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Never been in law enforcement
38
If you answered Yes to the previous question, is the investigation(s) involving ethics violations or fairness and impartiality allegations?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Never been in law enforcement
39
Have you ever served in ANY branch of the Armed Forces at any time in your life? This includes the National Guard and Military Reserves.
  • Yes
  • No
40
Please list the military reserve or National Guard branch information for which you serve. This includes BRANCH OF SERVICE, MOS, DATE OF ENLISTMENT, INITIAL RANK, CURRENT RANK, COMMANDER NAME, COMMANDER PHONE, ADDRESS.
41
List ALL duty stations and assignments.
42
Are you currently participating in any military reserve or National Guard program?
  • Yes
  • No
43
List ALL prior military experience. This includes BRANCH OF SERVICE, MOS, DATE OF ENLISTMENT, INITIAL RANK, CURRENT RANK, COMMANDER NAME, COMMANDER PHONE NUMBER. You will be required to submit a DD214 to verify listed information.
44
List ALL duty stations and assignments.
45
List ALL medals and/or awards you received while serving in the military.
46
List and explain all disciplinary problems you had while in the military. This includes Article 15, UCMJ conviction, demotion, etc. List CHARGE, DATE, AGENCY, LOCATION, COURT WHERE FILED, DISPOSITION. Separate each discipline with a comma.
47
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
48
If you do not currently have a valid driver's license, are you prohibited from ever possessing a driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
49
Has your Driver's License been suspended in the past three years (other than for an insurance cancellation)?
  • Yes
  • No
50
If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain.
51
Have you had a DUI/DWI charge with the disposition of nolo contendre conviction, or plea within the past five years?
  • Yes
  • No
52
List the driver's license numbers and the state they were from for ALL driver's licenses you have held. All licenses, whether currently valid or non-valid MUST be listed. Please separate each number & state with a comma.
53
In the past five years, what is the total number of at fault traffic accidents in which you were involved?
  • More than 5
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • None
54
List ALL traffic accidents in which you were the driver of the vehicle involved. Include DATE OF ACCIDENT, VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL, LOCATION OF ACCIDENT, CITY AND STATE OF ACCIDENT, PARTY FOUND TO BE AT FAULT, CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING ACCIDENT. Separate the information for each accident with a comma.
55
List all traffic summons, tickets, or citations you have received in the past ten (10) years, regardless of the current disposition.
56
List the insurance company holding a valid automobile insurance policy on the vehicles you own. Include INSURANCE COMPANY NAME, COMPANY PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS.
57
Do you have an insured vehicle?
  • Yes
  • No
58
Have you ever been refused automobile insurance coverage or has your auto insurance ever been cancelled?
  • Yes
  • No
59
If Yes, please explain.
60
Do you have any pending criminal cases?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense as a juvenile?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense as an adult?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have any convictions, nolo contendre or pleas involving sexual offenses, Domestic Violence Act, impersonating a police officer, perjury, or false statement?
  • Yes
  • No
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Has an Ex-Parte or other type of Restraining Order ever been placed against you?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please explain.
66
List ALL official contact you have had with any law enforcement agency or court system including municipal, county, state, federal, military courts, military police, military investigative units to include any judicial or non-judicial actions. List all incidents where you were questioned, issued a summons, detained, arrested, or convicted, to include ordinance violations and misdemeanors. Include NAME OF AGENCY OR COURT, DATE OF CONTACT, NAME OF OFFICER, REASON FOR CONTACT, CHARGE, SENTENCE, DISPOSITION. Separate each incident with a comma.
67
Have you ever been fingerprinted?
  • Yes
  • No
68
What was the reason for being fingerprinted?
69
Have you ever been the victim of a crime?
  • Yes
  • No
70
If Yes, please explain.
71
Have you ever been reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing person or runaway?
  • Yes
  • No
72
Please explain.
73
List any friends, associates, or relatives, past or present, that have been convicted of a felony or currently participate in criminal activity. Explain your relationship to the person and the criminal activities in which they were or are still involved.
74
Have you ever committed any of the following offenses, regardless of whether they were detected or not? (Check all that apply)
  • Annoying or Obscene Phone Calls
  • Brandishing a Weapon (Any type of weapon)
  • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
  • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
  • Hit & Run Collision (No injuries)
  • Illegal Gambling
  • Indecent Exposure (Including flashing or mooning)
  • Petty Theft (Up to $500.00, including shoplifting or switching price tags)
  • Possession of Falsified or Altered Identification, Including the Use of Another Person's ID (For any reason)
  • Prostitution, Pandering, or Soliciting a Prostitute
  • Trespassing
  • Intentionally Writing a Bad Check
  • Battery (Use of force or violence upon another)
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit
  • Defrauding an Innkeeper (Not paying for food or room at a hotel/motel)
  • Drunk in Public (Being so intoxicated that you cannot care for yourself)
  • Hunting/Fishing Without a License
  • Impersonating a Police Officer (Pretending to be a police officer)
  • Joyriding (Using a car or other vehicle without owner's permission)
  • Possession of Alcohol as a Minor
  • Possession of Stolen Property (Including vehicles)
  • Resisting Arrest (Including running from the police)
  • Vandalism (Including "tagging", malicious mischief, and/or property damage)
  • Filing a False Police Report
  • Any Other Act Amounting to a Misdemeanor
  • None
75
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a detailed explanation for each box checked.
76
Please list ALL narcotics or controlled substances with which you have had or currently still have contact. This includes marijuana, hash, cocaine, LSD, ecstacy, methamphetamine, heroin, steroids, prescription drugs, MDMA, salvia, and bath salts. Please include NAME OF SUBSTANCE, NUMBER OF TIMES YOU WERE IN CONTACT WITH SUBSTANCE, TYPE OF CONTACT YOU HAD WITH SUBSTANCE, DATE OF FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH SUBSTANCE, DATE OF LAST ENCOUNTER WITH SUBSTANCE. NOTE: Drug use is not an automatic disqualifier. However, intentionally omitting or falsifying information will disqualify you.
77
Have you used illegal drugs to include marijuana in the last two years?
  • Yes
  • No
78
Have you ever engaged in any of activities listed for drugs, narcotics, or illegal substances, including marijuana?
  • Cultivated
  • Manufactured
  • Purchased
  • Sold
  • N/A
79
Please select any of the following activities that you CURRENTLY or have EVER IN THE PAST participated in involving ANY narcotic or controlled substance.
  • Currently use or have used narcotics or controlled substances
  • Currently possess or have possessed narcotics or controlled substances
  • Currently sell or have sold narcotics or controlled substances
  • Currently supply or have supplied narcotics or controlled substances
  • Not currently nor ever in the past have I used, possessed, sold, or supplied narcotics or controlled substances
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If you are currently using, or have ever used narcotics or controlled substances in the past, please list the TYPE OF NARCOTIC OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY TIMES USED, and APPROXIMATE DATES OF USE.
81
Have you ever applied for a permit to carry a concealed weapon?
  • Yes
  • No
82
If so, provide the NAME OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, COUNTY AND STATE APPLIED IN, DATE OF APPLICATION
83
Was your request to carry a concealed weapon granted?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
84
Explain the purpose of you carrying a concealed weapon.
85
Do you currently have any unpaid fines, court costs, or court ordered restitution?
  • Yes
  • No
86
If Yes, give all details including ASSOCIATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, LOCATION, AND COURT DATES.
87
Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?
  • Yes
  • No
88
Please explain.
89
Do you have any liens or encumbrances on your personal property?
  • Yes
  • No
90
Please explain.
91
Have you ever had any debts turned over to a collections agency?
  • Yes
  • No
92
Please explain.
93
Have your wages ever been garnished?
  • Yes
  • No
94
Please explain.
95
Do you pay child support?
  • Yes
  • No
96
Is the child support court ordered?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
97
Are your child support payments current?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
98
If No, please explain.
99
Have you ever been delinquent with child support payments?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
100
Do you owe overdue alimony?
  • Yes
  • No
101
If Yes, please explain.
102
Have you ever been delinquent on tax due to any City, State, or Federal Government?
  • Yes
  • No
103
If Yes, please explain.
104
Have you ever had a civil or criminal lawsuit filed against you?
  • Yes
  • No
105
If Yes, please explain.
106
List an individual who has knowledge of your character to be used as a reference. Do not include relatives or former employers. List the person's NAME, PHONE NUMBER, FULL ADDRESS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
107
List another individual who has knowledge of your character to be used as a reference. Do not include relatives or former employers. List the person's NAME, PHONE NUMBER, FULL ADDRESS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
108
List another individual who has knowledge of your character to be used as a reference. Do not include relatives or former employers. List the person's NAME, PHONE NUMBER, FULL ADDRESS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
109
List another individual who has knowledge of your character to be used as a reference. Do not include relatives or former employers. List the person's NAME, PHONE NUMBER, FULL ADDRESS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
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Please add any additional information that you would like to provide PERTAINING TO YOUR BACKGROUND that you feel might be important in determining your eligibility for this position.

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Employer
City of Savannah
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Phone
912-651-6484

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