New Starting Annual Salary !
New Sign On Bonus ! $7,500 for Recruits / $10,000 for Laterals
Police Officer Trainees will start at $48,484/year
Police Officer at $61,989/year
Lateral Officer $61,989 to $66,755
- Based on years of experience
INCENTIVES FOR LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICERS
Lateral Entry Officers with at least 2 years of experience are eligible for advancement to Corporal rank 1 year after obtaining solo status.
Lateral Entry Officers are eligible for a take home vehicle upon obtaining solo status.
Lateral Entry Officers are granted immediate eligibility for Extra Duty work upon gaining solo status ($50.00 an hour at a 4-hour minimum).
Lateral Entry Officers in good standing are eligible to transfer to Specialized Units one year after obtaining solo status.
The purpose of this job is to obtain basic training and understanding in municipal law enforcement principles and procedures and its relationship with the judicial system and corrections. A Police officer trainee is a non-sworn employee of a police department. Your responsibilities revolve around learning basic skills and procedures needed to be a police officer. In addition to training, you may observe professional police officers as they perform their duties. Under direct guidance and supervision, receives field training and assists in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws.
Applicants hired as Police Officer Trainees will start at $48,484/year. Upon graduation of the Academy and being sworn in, applicants will move to the position of Police Officer at $61,989/year.
For any questions, or more information about becoming a Police Officer Trainee or Sworn Police Officer with Savannah Police Department, please visit
www.SavannahPD.org, or call
912-651-4226.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include: 12 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, wellness programs, education reimbursement, employee referral program, employer home purchase assistance, deferred benefit contribution plan, 457 B, Police Officer Annuity Benefit (POAB), may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and U.S. Department of Veterans OJT Apprenticeship program
Visit theVA OJT Apprenticeship Benefitswebsite to see how it works
Did you know that working for a government agency (state, local or Federal) may qualify you for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness?
All applicants are required to complete the Personal Data Form and Background Information Questionnaire by clicking on the links below:
Savannah Police Department Pre-Employment Personal Data Form
Savannah Police Department Pre-Employment Background Information Questionnaire
Women, Minorities & Veterans Encouraged to Apply!
The City of Savannah is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Police Officer Trainee- Sign-On Bonus schedule
$1,000 @ time of hire
$1,000 @ after Patrol Officer Training phase (approximately 34 weeks)
$2,000 @ 1st year anniversary
$3,500 @ 2nd year anniversary
Lateral Entry Bonus Schedule
$1,500 @ time of hire
$1,500 @ after Patrol Officer Training phase (time based on prior experience)
$2,500 @ 1st year anniversary
$4,500 @ 2nd year anniversary
Retention Bonus
For Police Officers Reaching Their 3rd Year Anniversary Date on or after January 1, 2023: Qualified Officers must:
- have three (3) or more consecutive years of service from their most recent hire date
- be at the Rank of Police Officer
- sign and submit a Two-Year Commitment Agreement
1. Police Officer signs 2-year commitment agreement, then receives
a. $4000 (gross) at 3rd year anniversary date – 1st incentive payment
b. $2500 (gross) at 4th year anniversary date – 2nd incentive payment
2. Police Officer signs 2-year commitment agreement, then receives
c. $2500 (gross) at 5th year anniversary date – 3rd incentive payment
d. $2500 (gross) at 6th year anniversary date – 4th incentive payment
Additional Information
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.
- Requirement must be met by the start of the POST academy.
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Polygraph Examination
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Extensive Background Investigation
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Oral Board Interview
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Interview with the Police Chief
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Medical Examination
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Psychological Evaluation
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.
