Answer the Call to Serve with Purpose and Impact
Continue Your Service. Protect What Matters.
Are you an experienced law enforcement professional looking to stay connected to the badge while maintaining flexibility in your schedule?
Your experience matters and your community still needs it. Join the Savannah Police Department as a Part-Time Police Officer and bring your skills, instincts, and leadership back to the front lines in a flexible, impactful role.
The Part-time Police Officer opportunity offers the ideal balance allowing you to continue serving your community, applying your expertise, and making a meaningful impact without the demands of a full-time schedule. From proactive patrols and emergency response to investigations and community engagement, you’ll play a vital role in protecting lives and maintaining public safety. This is your opportunity to stay sharp, stay connected, and continue making a difference where it matters most.
As a Part-Time Police Officer, you will enforce all statutes, ordinances and laws and regulations of state and federal government, and performs investigations, special details, and specific assignments within an assigned unit. In this role, you’ll be a visible and trusted presence, patrolling neighborhoods, responding to critical calls, supporting investigations, and engaging with the community. Your experience will play a vital role in maintaining public safety, mentoring others, and strengthening partnerships across the city.
Whether you're a seasoned officer seeking additional service opportunities or looking to transition into a more flexible phase of your career, this is your chance to continue doing meaningful work that matters.
Stay committed to the mission. Serve with purpose. Make every shift count.
Lead with experience. Protect with pride—Part-Time.
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!
Valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED is required. Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire and must be a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States.
Must have 3 years of Law Enforcement experience. Must possess' Georgia POST Certification OR have the ability to complete the Equivalency of Training (EOT) through Georgia POST. Follow the link for more information Basic Certifications - Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training Council
An extensive background investigation, and post-offer/pre-employment medical exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.
DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY MUST NOT CONTAIN:
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DUI/DWI charge with the disposition of Nolo Contendre, conviction, or plea within the past 5 years, and no two in the past 7 years
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Suspensions in the past 3 years (except for one Insurance Cancellation) and no two suspensions in the past 7 years.
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Three or more moving violations in the past 2 years and no more than 6 in the past 7 years
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Vehicular Homicide, Hit and Run, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude the Police charge/arrest
CRIMINAL HISTORY MUST NOT CONTAIN:
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Pending Criminal cases
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Convictions, Nolo Contendre or pleas involving Sexual Offenses, Domestic Violence Act or Impersonation a Police Officer, Perjury or False Statements including first offender pleas
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Felony convictions and Nolo Contendre or pleas involving felony arrests including first offender pleas
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Serious Misdemeanor Convictions, Nolo Contendre, or pleas
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
The application and selection process will consist of the following:
Physical Agility Test (PAT) Course Description:
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The course measures a total of 870 feet (290 yards/265.2 meters) (half-court basketball court).
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There is a time limit of two minutes six seconds (2:06)–time starts on candidate’s movement from the starting line and ends when they pass the finish line.
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The course consists of a series of nine interspersed individual tasks, arranged in a continuous format that may be viewed as being essential (physical) job tasks for law enforcement training:
Penalties Assessed:
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+2 seconds for knocked down hurdles,
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+2 seconds for foot faults on “ditch simulation”,
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3 physical attempts “through the window” and “over the fence” before evaluator can offer run around
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If a candidate skips stairs going down, they will be returned to the stair landing and repeat.
Figure 1: Physical Agility Test (PAT) Course Description
Applicants will be performing the above series of nine interspersed individual tasks, arranged in a continuous format that may be viewed as being essential (physical) job tasks for peace officer training: Running
There is a time limit of two minutes six seconds (2:06 = 126 seconds)—time starts on candidates' movement from the starting line and ends when they pass the finish line.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge oflaw enforcement procedures, practices, and policies.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the boundaries and geography of the city.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in operating computers.
- Skill in operating emergency vehicles.
- Skill in conducting criminal investigations.
- Skill in the detection of crime patterns.
- Skill in preparing court orders and other legal documents.
- Skill in the use of radio/communications equipment.
- Skill in the use of firearms and restraint equipment.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in public speaking and public relations
