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Sworn Police Officer

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$52,416 - $65,387
  • Posted Date:03/27/2023 8:15 AM

Full-Time regular employees are eligible for the City's benefit package.

City Health Insurance Benefits Include:

  • Health Insurance - Cigna H.S.A.
  • Dental - CIGNA
  • Dental - 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
  • Vision - CIGNA
  • Flexible Spending Account - TASC
  • Short Term Disability - AFLAC-100% City Paid
  • Long Term Disability - AFLAC-100% City Paid
  • Basic Life - AFLAC - 2.5 Times Base Annual Income City Paid
  • Dependent Life - AFLAC- $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child City Paid
  • Voluntary Life - AFLAC
  • Group Accident - AFLAC
  • Group Cancer - AFLAC
  • Group Critical Illness - AFLAC
  • Wellness Rewards Program - Medical Participant

City Benefits:

  • Donating Sick Leave
  • Education Assistance Program
  • EAP Program

Retirement:

  • 401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service 
  • 457 (b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%

 Paid Time Off:

  • 9 Paid Annual Holidays
  • 96 Hours of annual vacation leave
  • 72 Hours of annual sick leave

Public Safety Education Incentive Program:

  • Associate's Degree - $120 per pay period ($3,120 annual max)
  • Bachelor's Degree - $180 per pay period (4, 680 annual max)

Peace Officers' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Georgia:

  • 100% Paid by the City
  • Patrol Vehicle Take Home Radius: 30 air miles from City Hall
  • $2.00 Night Shift Differential for Police
  • $500/month housing stipend to officers who live inside city limits of Winder
  • Up to $1500 reimbursement of relocation expenses to officers to move into the city limits of Winder

The City of Winder is accepting applications for Certified Police Officer with the Police Department.

Under general supervision the Police Officer is expected to perform field duties relating to responses to emergencies, general and directed patrol, investigation of crimes and other incidents, traffic enforcement and control, assisting in crime prevention activities, and other law enforcement services and duties as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgement, and discretion is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform tasks in a community oriented, problem-solving approach to policing.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Possession of Georgia POST certification.
  • Completion of POST-approved in-service training hours each year.
  • Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) certified.
  • Completion of specialty schools or training programs as required by the Patrol Commander.
  • Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.
  • Senior Police Officer - Additional certifications required.
  • Master Police Officer - Additional certifications required.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Never been convicted of a felony.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must meet department’s psychological and background requirements.
  • Must pass an annual fit for duty physical and/or physical abilities test.
  • Must maintain the department’s firearms qualifications standards.
  • Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.
  • Must be able to pass a credit check.

 

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The City of Winder is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Winder prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all aspects of the relationship between the City of Winder and its employees, including:

  • Recruitment
  • Employment
  • Promotion
  • Transfer
  • Training
  • Working conditions
  • Wages and salary administration
  • Employee benefits and application of policies 

All offers of employment at City of Winder are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary. Employment with the City of Winder is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or the City of Winder, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Employment with the City of Winder does not constitute a contract of employment, express, or implied. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Employers must provide job applicants with reasonable accommodations during the hiring process when requested.  Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications to schedules, workstations, devices, or other aspects of work that enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted directly by the hiring manager for an interview.

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