City of Sandy Springs
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; provides a high level of customer service and integrates the community into policing activities; participates in community-based police activities and programs; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities. Performs other duties, as required.
Salary and Benefits
Starting recruit salary will be determined within pay grade based on qualifications: 4 or more years of active-duty military service or college degree. Non-Sworn - Recruit Pay: $63,075 ($30.32/hour) New hires who are not POST certified but have four (4) or more years of active-duty military service will have a starting Police Recruit pay of $68,272 ($32.82/hour). Lateral Transfer pay is based on experience, education, and military. A New Hire, Who Is Certified In Georgia Or Another State And Has Less Than Two (2) Years Of Law Enforcement Experience, Will Be Classified As a Police Officer 1 (PO1). Pay Is Based On The Following Matrix Pass Academy and Field Training: $68,272 Pass Academy and Field Training with B.D.: $69,979 Education
For Georgia POST Certified officers OR LE officers certified in another state with two (2) or more years of law enforcement experience, the following pay matrix will apply based on experience and education: With a High School Diploma 2 Years LE (PO1): $69,979 ($33.64/hour) 3 Years LE (PO1): $71,685 ($34.46/hour) 4 Years LE (PO2): $75,506 ($36.30/hour) 5 Years LE (PO2): $77,393 ($37.20/hour) With An Associate's Degree 2 Years LE (PO1): $71,685 ($34.46/hour) 3 Years LE (PO1): $73,392 ($35.28/hour) With a Bachelor's Degree 2 Years LE (PO1): $73,392 ($35.28/hour) 3 Years LE (PO1): $75,099 ($36.10/hour) 4 Years LE (PO2): $78,526 ($37.52/hour) 5 Years LE (PO2): $80,414 ($38.66/hour) The base pay is calculated for working 80 hours during a two-week pay period. Patrol shifts work 12 hours every two weeks = 84 hours. 4 hours of overtime every two-week pay period. Hiring Bonus: In-state hire (non-certified) - $4,000 In-state hire (sworn) - $6,000 All out-of-state hires - $10,000 Retirement
Full-time employees receive a contribution of 12% (City paid) of their annual salary into the City's 401(a) beginning the first month following one month of employment. Employees are eligible for a 457(b). The City will add an additional 5% (City paid) into the employee's 401(a) for the first 5% the employee contributes to their optional 457(b) for a total of a 22% retirement contribution Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
Must be a United States Citizen Minimum age of 20, must be 21 at time of employment Must possess a valid US Driver's License, must possess a GA Driver's License at time of employment Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certification Additionally, applicants that do not already possess a current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Certification must be able to show proof of acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or P.O.S.T. Entrance test scores for Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Academy Entrance. Veterans must have an honorable discharge Visual ability cannot be less than 20/100 in each eye uncorrected, and must be corrected to 20/20 with glasses, contact lenses, or RK surgery. Must successfully complete all steps in the hiring process including: Must pass a physical fitness assessment. Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation. Must successfully pass post-offer polygraph examination, psychological and medical evaluations, and drug screen. Must be able to write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English, grammatical construction, and spelling, must be able to read and interpret complex technical documents in English. Must have the ability to express him/herself in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio-economic level, before various public and community groups, and when testifying. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills. Must have the ability to interpret, apply, and makes decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Must have a basic knowledge of community policing principles and practices. Steps in the Hiring Process
Step 1: Submit your application - The application is available when the Sandy Springs Police Department is actively recruiting. Step 2: Physical Fitness Assessment - Eligible applicants will be required to successfully complete a physical fitness assessment. Step 3: Background Packet - Upon successful completion of the physical fitness assessment, the applicant will receive a background booklet which will be completed within a period of time indicated by the Background and Recruiting Officer. Step 4: Panel Interview - The Sandy Springs Police Department will schedule eligible applicants for an interview based on current or future manpower needs. Step 5: Background Investigation Step 6: Interview with the Chief of Police, Executive Staff and/or Designees Step 7: Conditional Offer of Employment - Applicants who successfully complete the steps above, and if a vacancy exists, will be given a conditional offer of employment. Step 8: Polygraph Examination Psychological Examination Medical Examination / Drug Screening Benefits
Retirement - Profit Sharing Plan - Full-time employees receive 12% contribution from the City and are eligible to receive an additional matching contribution of up to 5%. Medical - Currently two plans Point of Service (POS) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental - Currently two plans - Premium and Value Vision Medical Flexible Spending Account (for POS plan participants only.) Limited Purpose Medical Flexible Spending Account (for HSA plan participants only.) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short Term Disability - Employees are automatically enrolled at no cost. Long Term Disability - Employees are automatically enrolled at no cost. Life Insurance- Employees are automatically enrolled at no cost in our base group life and AD&D insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Educational Assistance EAP AFLAC Take Home Car Program (30 mile radius) SSPD Gym
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Starting recruit salary will be determined within pay grade based on qualifications: 4 or more years of active-duty military service or college degree. Non-Sworn - Recruit Pay: $63,075 ($30.32/hour) New hires who are not POST certified but have four (4) or more years of active-duty military service will have a starting Police Recruit pay of $68,272 ($32.82/hour). Lateral Transfer pay is based on experience, education, and military. A New Hire, Who Is Certified In Georgia Or Another State And Has Less Than Two (2) Years Of Law Enforcement Experience, Will Be Classified As a Police Officer 1 (PO1). Pay Is Based On The Following Matrix Pass Academy and Field Training: $68,272 Pass Academy and Field Training with B.D.: $69,979 Education
For Georgia POST Certified officers OR LE officers certified in another state with two (2) or more years of law enforcement experience, the following pay matrix will apply based on experience and education: With a High School Diploma 2 Years LE (PO1): $69,979 ($33.64/hour) 3 Years LE (PO1): $71,685 ($34.46/hour) 4 Years LE (PO2): $75,506 ($36.30/hour) 5 Years LE (PO2): $77,393 ($37.20/hour) With An Associate's Degree 2 Years LE (PO1): $71,685 ($34.46/hour) 3 Years LE (PO1): $73,392 ($35.28/hour) With a Bachelor's Degree 2 Years LE (PO1): $73,392 ($35.28/hour) 3 Years LE (PO1): $75,099 ($36.10/hour) 4 Years LE (PO2): $78,526 ($37.52/hour) 5 Years LE (PO2): $80,414 ($38.66/hour) The base pay is calculated for working 80 hours during a two-week pay period. Patrol shifts work 12 hours every two weeks = 84 hours. 4 hours of overtime every two-week pay period. Hiring Bonus: In-state hire (non-certified) - $4,000 In-state hire (sworn) - $6,000 All out-of-state hires - $10,000 Retirement
Full-time employees receive a contribution of 12% (City paid) of their annual salary into the City's 401(a) beginning the first month following one month of employment. Employees are eligible for a 457(b). The City will add an additional 5% (City paid) into the employee's 401(a) for the first 5% the employee contributes to their optional 457(b) for a total of a 22% retirement contribution Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
Must be a United States Citizen Minimum age of 20, must be 21 at time of employment Must possess a valid US Driver's License, must possess a GA Driver's License at time of employment Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certification Additionally, applicants that do not already possess a current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Certification must be able to show proof of acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or P.O.S.T. Entrance test scores for Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Academy Entrance. Veterans must have an honorable discharge Visual ability cannot be less than 20/100 in each eye uncorrected, and must be corrected to 20/20 with glasses, contact lenses, or RK surgery. Must successfully complete all steps in the hiring process including: Must pass a physical fitness assessment. Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation. Must successfully pass post-offer polygraph examination, psychological and medical evaluations, and drug screen. Must be able to write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English, grammatical construction, and spelling, must be able to read and interpret complex technical documents in English. Must have the ability to express him/herself in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio-economic level, before various public and community groups, and when testifying. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills. Must have the ability to interpret, apply, and makes decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Must have a basic knowledge of community policing principles and practices. Steps in the Hiring Process
Step 1: Submit your application - The application is available when the Sandy Springs Police Department is actively recruiting. Step 2: Physical Fitness Assessment - Eligible applicants will be required to successfully complete a physical fitness assessment. Step 3: Background Packet - Upon successful completion of the physical fitness assessment, the applicant will receive a background booklet which will be completed within a period of time indicated by the Background and Recruiting Officer. Step 4: Panel Interview - The Sandy Springs Police Department will schedule eligible applicants for an interview based on current or future manpower needs. Step 5: Background Investigation Step 6: Interview with the Chief of Police, Executive Staff and/or Designees Step 7: Conditional Offer of Employment - Applicants who successfully complete the steps above, and if a vacancy exists, will be given a conditional offer of employment. Step 8: Polygraph Examination Psychological Examination Medical Examination / Drug Screening Benefits
Retirement - Profit Sharing Plan - Full-time employees receive 12% contribution from the City and are eligible to receive an additional matching contribution of up to 5%. Medical - Currently two plans Point of Service (POS) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental - Currently two plans - Premium and Value Vision Medical Flexible Spending Account (for POS plan participants only.) Limited Purpose Medical Flexible Spending Account (for HSA plan participants only.) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short Term Disability - Employees are automatically enrolled at no cost. Long Term Disability - Employees are automatically enrolled at no cost. Life Insurance- Employees are automatically enrolled at no cost in our base group life and AD&D insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Educational Assistance EAP AFLAC Take Home Car Program (30 mile radius) SSPD Gym
#J-18808-Ljbffr