Police Officer ( Certified Only)

Police Officer (Certified)

The City of Port Wentworth Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officers. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with a starting salary of $52,030.19 along with a generous benefits package. After successfully completing the 6-month probationary work test period the salary will increase to $53,330.94. Experience, relative certifications, and/or advanced education will be reviewed and may result in pay step increases.

The City of Port Wentworth provides 100% family medical coverage. Vision, and Dental coverage at cost to the employee, 457(B) program, Paid POAB (Police Officer Annuity and Benefit(s)), $50 night shift differential per shift worked, Longevity pays at $150 per year up to 25 years and a take-home vehicle (35 miles from city limits) once the FTO (Field Training) is completed Successfully.

The Port Wentworth Police Department is located at 323 Cantyre Street, Port Wentworth, GA 31407, Phone# (912)-964-4360. If chosen the applicant(s) must submit to an extensive background check, polygraph examination, and health/drug screening (hair follicle test).

A City Employment Application with references must be completed and submitted to the Port Wentworth Police Department, Attn: Office of Professional Standards, 323 Cantyre Street, Port Wentworth, GA 31407. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.

Disqualifiers:

1) Intentionally falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting pertinent information while completing the employment application, preliminary interview questionnaires, or any other pre-employment document(s).

2) Deliberately making inaccurate, misleading, false, or fraudulent statements during the employment process.

3) Poor management of personal finances (within the past five years). Debts, pending civil suits, garnishments, dispossessory warrants, bankruptcies, etc., will be investigated to determine a candidate's suitability for employment.

4) Any felony conviction.

5) Discovery of an applicant's involvement in any crime of a serious or aggravated nature.

6) Any conviction or plea of nolo contendere within seven (7) years of the application date for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) or for any serious traffic offense, including, but not limited to: Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Vehicular Homicide, Failure to Stop, Render Aid, or Leave Information, and Racing.

7) Current illegal drug use.

8) Deliberate association of a personal nature within the past year with persons who use illegal drugs in the presence of the applicant.

9) Use or possession of marijuana within two (2) years of the application date.

10) Use of an illegal drug or combination of illegal drugs (including anabolic steroids after February 27, 1991), other than marijuana within five (2) years of the application date.

11) Use of any prescription drug abuse.

12) Port Wentworth Police uniform and appearance policy has changed to allow applicants with some visible tattoos. All tattoos must be reviewed and photographed by a Police Command Staff member and approved by the Chief of Police.

Applicants with tattoos or brands will be disqualified for either of the following: Tattoos/brands that depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc. Tattoos/brands on the neck, face, head, hands, and fingers that are visible while on duty and/or in a long-sleeved uniform shirt.

Tattoos on the arm must not be below the crease of the wrist. Exceptions include tattoos/brands that are covered by one ring per hand, or by a watch band on either the left or right wrist. Facial Hair is approved but must meet the policy of PWPD.

13) Any applicant who has been disqualified based on the findings of a background investigation may not reapply for 12 months from the date of notification of disqualification.

The City of Port Wentworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.