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Volunteer Police Officer *This is a volunteer position* THE POSITION The Rocklin Police Department ... If currently attending a POST Level II Academy or POST Basic Academy, applicant must submit a ...

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AspectVolunteer Police AcademyPolice Officer
Required CredentialsBasic background check, minimal trainingHigh school diploma or GED, police academy certification
Work EnvironmentTraining sessions, community events, volunteer activitiesPatrol, crime prevention, law enforcement duties
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement agencies for community engagementMunicipal, state, or federal police departments
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Citizens Police Academy - Savannah Police Department

City of Savannah, GA

GA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Location : 6600 Abercorn St, GA
Job Type: Part-Time Seasonal
Job Number: 2401710
Department: Savannah Police Department
Opening Date: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Purpose
Savannah Police Department's Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to allow residents to informally interact with the members of the police department and the local criminal justice system. Participants meet officers from each unit of SPD who will explain the how and why of what they do and feature speakers from various agencies with whom they interact.
Essential Job Functions
Participants will meet officers from each unit of the department who will explain their unique roles. Speakers also will be present various areas of the department.
The academy allows citizens to tour the 911 Center and all of the SPD precincts. Participants in the course will also learn about defensive tactics and have a day focused on traffic stops and vehicle pullover simulation.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience required.
The class meets on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the SPD Professional Development Center, 3401 Edwin St. The course is free.
Graduates will receive a certificate of completion from Savannah Police Department and will be eligible to apply to the Volunteers in Policing Program if they want to support SPD through volunteering efforts.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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How did you hear about the Citizens Police Academy?
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Social Media
  • Savannah Police Department employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • City of Savannah Website,Other
  • Other

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Are you a member of a neighborhood group or association?
  • Yes
  • No

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Participation in the Citizens Police Academy classes may be photographed, filmed or names used in promotional activities of the Savannah Police Department. Please confirm that you give SPD permission to use these without compensation.
  • Yes
  • No

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Information presented at the Citizens Police Academy is sensitive in nature to law enforcement. We must ensure confidentiality by requiring all applicants to submit to a criminal record check. By agreeing you authorize the director of the Citizens Police Academy to receive any criminal history information pertaining to the individual identified, which may be in the files of any state or criminal justice agency in the State of Georgia. Please acknowledgement your consent below.
  • Yes
  • No

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