Police Officer - Recruit

## Overview This is a full-time position, starting pay will depend on experience and qualifications. The City offers a generous benefits package including 100% premium paid medical coverage for employees and families, GMA pension participation, life insurance, short-term / long-term disability coverage as well as supplemental coverages such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer policies. ## Description **Public Safety Position - Applicants: Please complete all questions on the application.** **Police Officer Recruit** ***JOB SUMMARY*** Under supervision, attends a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Recruit Academy and trains with assigned personnel to provide direct public safety services to the citizens of the City of Port Wentworth to ensure the enforcement of all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. This is an entry level position without peace officer powers, rights, or privileges within the Port Wentworth Police Department. Upon successful completion of the required course of study, incumbents may be accepted as a sworn Peace Officer of the Port Wentworth Police Department for the preservation of public peace, prevention of crimes, and protection of life and property. The principal function of an employee in this class is to attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Recruit Academy and to train with assigned personnel to provide direct public safety services to the citizens of the City of Port Wentworth to ensure the enforcement of all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of assigned personnel, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisor(s), training academy officials, Police Chief, other Command Officers and City personnel, elected and appointed officials, representatives of Federal, State, and County, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations which may involve exposure to potential personal danger. ***MAJOR DUTIES*** Attends a P. O. S. T. Certified Basic Academy to obtain classroom and practical education in the criminal justice system, applicable civil and criminal laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness; Trains and studies with police equipment and other training personnel to develop and maintain competency and proficiency; Assists in the enforcement all local, State, and Federal laws within the jurisdiction of the City, and in coordination with other Police Departments in surrounding jurisdictions; Assists in patrolling assigned areas of responsibility to prevent and reduce criminal activity; Assists in providing information and assistance to motorists, boaters, pedestrians, and the general public as it relates to law enforcement functions; Assists in preparing reports on incidents and arrests; Assists in the enforcement of all traffic laws and issues citations for violations; Under supervision or direction, responds to calls and/or complaints from citizens, takes statements from all parties involved, identifies any violations, and determines appropriate action as the situation warrants, including responding to emergency distress calls for searching for overdue or stranded boaters, and recovering drowning victims; Informs supervising officers of any unusual or difficult situations; May provide emergency medical attention to citizens when responding to calls for assistance; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and rev…