The City of Winder Police Department is accepting applications for Certified Police Officers.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.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.City Health Insurance Benefits Include:Health Insurance - CIGNADental – 100% paid by the City for Single EmployeeVision - CIGNAShort Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City PaidLong Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City PaidBasic Life – AFLAC - 2.5 Times Base Annual Income - City PaidDependent Life – AFLAC - $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child - City PaidVoluntary Life - AFLACGroup Cancer - AFLACGroup Critical Illness - AFLACCity Benefits:13 Paid HolidaysPTO leave starting at up to 3 weeksPay In Lieu of PTOEducation Assistance ProgramEAP ProgramWellness ProgramRetirement:401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service457(b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%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 CityPatrol 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 WinderUp to $1500 reimbursement of relocation expenses to officers to move into the city limits of Winder#J-18808-Ljbffr
