Police Officer (Non-Certified)

Salary: $23.15 Hourly Position Summary Under direct supervision of the Training Director or his/her designee, incumbents perform a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, which may include, but not limited to, familiarization with policies of the Gainesville Police Department, familiarization with the primary duty weapon of the department, and attend a formalized Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy in preparation for employment as a Police Officer and perform related work as required. Upon successful completion of the police academy, trainees will be placed into a Field Training Program and will be given a 5% increase in pay. Upon successful completion of the department's Field Training Program, the trainee status will be changed to that of a Police Officer with a change in pay grade. Candidates who do not successfully complete the required Police Academy training will be terminated. Essential Functions Attends P.O.S.T. Certified basic academy, participating in and passing all required classes. During training develops awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of a Police Officer. Academy training may include: Instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms; review applicable Penal Code sections; overview of the court system; writing and editing police reports; observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property; review of rules, regulations, and procedures. Developing and maintaining a level of physical fitness; learning and demonstrating competence in arrest and control techniques and other Georgia P.O.S.T. required subjects. Requirements High School Diploma or G.E.D. No experience required. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Certification required within six (6) months of employment. Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). #J-18808-Ljbffr National Police