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Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and public safety work in the custody and security of jail inmates. Position requires close physical contact with inmates and direct contact with the public. Position is one of possible high stress and verbal and/or physical confrontations. Position requires that the candidate be able to respond to any location within the jail by running. Position requires that the candidate be able to successfully rescue an unconscious/injured officer by moving them to a safe location. Position also requires lifting (at times heavy). Written reports and mathematical calculations are required. Communication skills are critical to performance of duties. Candidates must be able to follow written and verbal directions, and work different shifts as assigned. Candidates must be able to perform multiple tasks successfully under different degrees of circumstances. The Chatham County Sheriff's Department supervises inmates under the "Direct Supervision" concept. This requires candidates to work under conditions requiring direct contact and supervision of inmates for an entire shift. *Notice: A conditional written agreement is required for this position.     Minimum experience or requirements: High school diploma or GED (no online high school diplomas), supplemented by three (3) years work experience involving public contact; or equivalent combination of training and experience; ability to complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification for Jail and Peace Officer. Valid driver's license; must be at least 20 years of age. Physical ability to defend against inmate attack, ability to lift approximately 20 lbs.; ability to push loaded carts; ability to climb stairs. Vision requirement must be 20/20 or 20/40 corrected. Effective January 1, 2007, there is a physical agility test that is required by candidates for the position. The agility test requires candidates to run 900 feet and to successfully drag a 160 pound dummy approximately 40 feet. This is a one time entry level test and you have two minutes to complete this test. Special Requirements: Must undergo physical psychological and psychometric tests, observed urinalysis drug screening and background investigation (charges involving drugs or moral turpitude may disqualify candidates), driver's history (a record of numerous traffic infractions or pattern of disregard for traffic laws may disqualify candidates), and credit check. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR certification as required. 

Under the direction of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, attends, participates and successfully completes a P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Academy. Obtains classroom and practical instruction of the criminal justice system. Performs rigorous physical training. Learns to understand, interpret and apply criminal and civil laws, court decisions, regulations, policies and procedures with particular reference to the laws of arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, juvenile laws and procedures, property crimes, crimes against persons, crimes against children, sex crimes, domestic violence, missing persons, weapons violations, alcohol, and controlled substances. Demonstrates the ability to learn and implement police methods and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to learn and react as a first responder, implements crime scene management, forensics, collection, preservation and presentation of evidence; identification techniques; interviewing and interrogation techniques. Demonstrates the ability to learn first aid, CPR, hazardous materials awareness, emergency management, and the Incident Command System. Comprehends and uses the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol. Demonstrates the ability to learn the Community Oriented Policing philosophy, crime prevention, victimology/crisis Intervention, cultural diversity/discrimination, and people with disabilities. Learns to use modern law enforcement equipment, communications devices, computers and information systems. Learns the use and care of firearms, chemical agents, and other weapons. Learns to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely. Learns to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations. Possesses written and oral communication skills necessary to present information and evidence in courtroom settings. Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and public safety work in the custody and security of jail inmates. Performs directly related work as required.   Minimum experience or requirements: High school diploma or GED and one (1) year work experience involving public contact. Possess ability to learn Federal and State laws and County ordinances governing police activities and operations, including all related criminal and civil laws and processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing needs and situations. Possess effective oral and written communication skills.  Special Requirements:  • Citizen of the United States, or a legal resident of this country • A valid Georgia State Driver’s License  • Must not have any felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assaults convictions  • Must be legally able to possess and carry a firearm in the state of Georgia  • Must have vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye with normal color vision  • Must attend and successfully complete appropriate P.O.S.T. certification courses  • An acceptable score on a timed educational level assessment examination  • An acceptable psychological assessment  • An acceptable score on the fitness performance standards test as outlined by the Sherriff’s Office • A favorable background investigation which includes a polygraph, criminal history, reference and employment verifications 

This is a sworn law enforcement position (starting pay $67,000) with an emphasis on Community Policing, focused on crime prevention, organizational excellence, community engagement, and inclusion. Portland Police Officers work with diverse communities within the City of Portland to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility as well as community commitment. A Portland Police Officer functions and communicates effectively within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. The Portland Police Bureau provides excellent training, pay and benefits. Officers serve the community in many unique and rewarding ways.  New officers will work various shifts and geographical areas as assigned. Additional information is available at https: //www.joinport la ndpolice.com/faq/. Minimum experience or requirements: At the time of application: Must be 20.5 years old. Possess a High School Diploma or GED. LATERAL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS Possess a High School Diploma or GED. Must have three (3) years of continuous service in another police agency as a sworn police officer for a recognized state, county, or city (municipal) agency, to include sworn Indian Tribal Police, AND must have been employed there within the last two (2) years. Military police, Corrections and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY as a Lateral Police Officer. Federal Law Enforcement experience will be considered on a case by case basis.   ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions. Must be a U.S. Citizen within one (1) year of employment, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association https://cann.us/work/hb-2594/ . Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. (Application for U.S. citizenship requires 5 years of residency). Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of application. Have no excessive traffic violations. Have no felony convictions. Have no conviction of a crime involving domestic violence. Have not used any marijuana products within the last year. Have no dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service. Cannot   have   any   offensive   forms   of   body   art   or   tattoos. Tattoos above the collar may be considered case by case. More information can be found at https: //www.joinport la ndpolice.com/faq/. Must have vision correctable to 20/30. Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 at http://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/SC/pages/cjforms.aspx.