Certified Police Officer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Health Insurance - CIGNA
• Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
• Vision - CIGNA
• Short Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City Paid
• Long Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City Paid
• Basic Life – AFLAC - 2.5 Times Base Annual Income - City Paid
• Dependent Life – AFLAC - $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child - City Paid
• Voluntary Life - AFLAC
• Group Cancer - AFLAC
• Group Critical Illness - AFLAC

• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO leave starting at up to 3 weeks
• Pay In Lieu of PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• EAP Program
• Wellness Program

• 401 (a) Retirement Plan:
  City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service
• 457(b) Retirement Plan:
  City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%

• Associate's Degree-$120 per pay period ($3,120 annual max)
• Bachelor's Degree-$180 per pay period (4, 680 annual max)

• 100% Paid by the City
• Patrol 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 Winder
• Up to $1500 reimbursement of relocation expenses to officers to move into the city limits of Winder