POOLER POLICE DEPARTMENT

Job Title                                                                       Bi-Wkly Hours             Salary Range   

Patrol Officer    (1 entry level position)                   80-84                                   $32760.00-$34418.48 Annually

Job Summary   - Patrols assigned area by foot or car, to control traffic, prevent crimes or disturbances of peace, and arrest violators. POST Peace Officer Certification required.

Minimum Qualifications – Applying for this positions requires: an active Peace Officer Certification under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act (POST Certified); at least 21 years of age; proof of United States citizenship; a high school graduate or equivalent (additional post high school coursework preferred); proportionate for height/weight standards; able to complete a job physical qualifications test;  free from any felony conviction or criminal record that shows a disregard for the law; free from a conviction for domestic violence or a related offense; possess good moral character and not be under any active criminal or administrative investigation; able to work shift work.

Additionally, the selection process for Patrol Officers will include: oral interview, polygraph test, drug screening test, background investigation, medical examination, physical agility test, and a psychological test.

NOTE: In addition to the completed City application, applicants for law enforcement vacancies must submit copies of at the time of application. Failure to submit the copies of the required documents at the time of application will result in non-consideration.:

a) Birth Certificate
b) Social Security Number
b) High School Diploma or proof of equivalent
c) Valid Georgia's Driver's License,
d) DD214 military discharge (if applicable)
e) College Transcripts (if applicable)

(External Post expires 5/21/2010)