Job Bulletin

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

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.

Employer: City of Savannah
Phone: 912-651-6484
Website: http://www.savannahga.gov

Address: 132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972

Employer: City of Savannah
Phone: 912-651-6484
Website: http://www.savannahga.gov
Address: 132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972

REFUSE TRUCK OPERATOR - RRC Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1: 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.
* QUESTION 2: Enter your full name (Last, First, Middle)
* QUESTION 3: List all alias names (names you have been known by, to include nicknames). Separate each name with a comma.
* QUESTION 4: Social Security Number: (This is a secure application site server. Confidential information is protected.)
* QUESTION 5: Date of Birth: (This is a secure application site server. Confidential information is protected.)
* QUESTION 6: Are you a United States Citizen?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 7: List ALL current telephone numbers. Separate each phone number with a comma. (Format: XXX-XXX-XXXX)
* QUESTION 8: List ALL current email addresses. Separate each email address with a comma.
* QUESTION 9: 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 11: Spouse's Name (if applicable):
* QUESTION 12: Spouse's Contact Information (if applicable): Please include the person's phone number and email address.
* QUESTION 13: Spouse's Place of Employment (if applicable):
* QUESTION 14: Spouse's Maiden Name, or all other names by which your spouse has been known (if applicable): Separate each name with a comma.
* QUESTION 15: Date of Marriage:
* QUESTION 16: Place of Marriage:
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 21: Do you have any tattoos?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 22: If Yes, please describe and list locations.
* QUESTION 23: Select all that apply to your education level.

GED

High School Diploma

College Degree

None of the Above
* QUESTION 24: Name the school where your high school diploma or GED was obtained.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 26: Give a brief explanation of any academic or disciplinary problems, to include academic suspension, you had while attending college.
* QUESTION 27: Explain ALL contacts you have had with campus security or college police departments. Include the incident and outcome.
* QUESTION 28: Have you ever been evicted or asked to leave a rental house, apartment, or other dwelling?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 29: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 31: Briefly describe any neighborhood disputes in which you have been involved, including the NAMES OF PARTIES INVOLVED, DATES, AND LOCATIONS.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 34: Does your employment history include (Check all that apply):

Termination

History of Discipline

Unsatisfactory Work Performance

None of the Above
* QUESTION 35: Have you ever been fired, terminated, or asked to resign from a job?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 36: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 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
* QUESTION 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
* QUESTION 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
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 41: List ALL duty stations and assignments.
* QUESTION 42: Are you currently participating in any military reserve or National Guard program?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 44: List ALL duty stations and assignments.
* QUESTION 45: List ALL medals and/or awards you received while serving in the military.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 47: Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 48: If you do not currently have a valid driver's license, are you prohibited from ever possessing a driver's license?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 49: Has your Driver's License been suspended in the past three years (other than for an insurance cancellation)?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 50: If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain.
* QUESTION 51: Have you had a DUI/DWI charge with the disposition of nolo contendre conviction, or plea within the past five years?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 55: List all traffic summons, tickets, or citations you have received in the past ten (10) years, regardless of the current disposition.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 57: Do you have an insured vehicle?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 58: Have you ever been refused automobile insurance coverage or has your auto insurance ever been cancelled?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 59: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 60: Do you have any pending criminal cases?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 61: Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense as a juvenile?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 62: Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense as an adult?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 63: 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
* QUESTION 64: Has an Ex-Parte or other type of Restraining Order ever been placed against you?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 65: Please explain.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 67: Have you ever been fingerprinted?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 68: What was the reason for being fingerprinted?
* QUESTION 69: Have you ever been the victim of a crime?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 70: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 71: Have you ever been reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing person or runaway?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 72: Please explain.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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
* QUESTION 75: If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a detailed explanation for each box checked.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 77: Have you used illegal drugs to include marijuana in the last two years?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 78: Have you ever engaged in any of activities listed for drugs, narcotics, or illegal substances, including marijuana?

Cultivated

Manufactured

Purchased

Sold

N/A
* QUESTION 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
* QUESTION 80: 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.
* QUESTION 81: Have you ever applied for a permit to carry a concealed weapon?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 82: If so, provide the NAME OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, COUNTY AND STATE APPLIED IN, DATE OF APPLICATION
* QUESTION 83: Was your request to carry a concealed weapon granted?

Yes

No

Not Applicable
* QUESTION 84: Explain the purpose of you carrying a concealed weapon.
* QUESTION 85: Do you currently have any unpaid fines, court costs, or court ordered restitution?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 86: If Yes, give all details including ASSOCIATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, LOCATION, AND COURT DATES.
* QUESTION 87: Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 88: Please explain.
* QUESTION 89: Do you have any liens or encumbrances on your personal property?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 90: Please explain.
* QUESTION 91: Have you ever had any debts turned over to a collections agency?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 92: Please explain.
* QUESTION 93: Have your wages ever been garnished?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 94: Please explain.
* QUESTION 95: Do you pay child support?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 96: Is the child support court ordered?

Yes

No

Not Applicable
* QUESTION 97: Are your child support payments current?

Yes

No

Not Applicable
* QUESTION 98: If No, please explain.
* QUESTION 99: Have you ever been delinquent with child support payments?

Yes

No

Not Applicable
* QUESTION 100: Do you owe overdue alimony?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 101: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 102: Have you ever been delinquent on tax due to any City, State, or Federal Government?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 103: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 104: Have you ever had a civil or criminal lawsuit filed against you?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 105: If Yes, please explain.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 110: 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.; * Required Question

City of Savannah

REFUSE TRUCK OPERATOR - RRC

Purpose

Essential Job Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Information