Police officer · Posted May 3, 2026
Part Time Police Officer -(no benefits) Savannah Police Department
Pay
$29.80/hr$29.80 Hourly
Closes
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Bonus
None stated
Laterals
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In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hireMust possess Georgia POST Certification OR have the ability to complete the Equivalency of Training (EOT) through Georgia POST.Must have 3 years of Law Enforcement experience.Performs shift workThe posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalAnswer the Call to Serve with Purpose and Impact
Continue Your Service. Protect What Matters.
Are you an experienced law enforcement professional looking to stay connected to the badge while maintaining flexibility in your schedule?
Your experience matters and your community still needs it. Join the Savannah Police Department as a Part-Time Police Officer and bring your skills, instincts, and leadership back to the front lines in a flexible, impactful role.
The Part-time Police Officer opportunity offers the ideal balance allowing you to continue serving your community, applying your expertise, and making a meaningful impact without the demands of a full-time schedule. From proactive patrols and emergency response to investigations and community engagement, you’ll play a vital role in protecting lives and maintaining public safety. This is your opportunity to stay sharp, stay connected, and continue making a difference where it matters most.
As a Part-Time Police Officer, you will enforce all statutes, ordinances and laws and regulations of state and federal government, and performs investigations, special details, and specific assignments within an assigned unit. In this role, you’ll be a visible and trusted presence, patrolling neighborhoods, responding to critical calls, supporting investigations, and engaging with the community. Your experience will play a vital role in maintaining public safety, mentoring others, and strengthening partnerships across the city.
Whether you're a seasoned officer seeking additional service opportunities or looking to transition into a more flexible phase of your career, this is your chance to continue doing meaningful work that matters.
Stay committed to the mission. Serve with purpose. Make every shift count.
Lead with experience. Protect with pride—Part-Time.
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!
Enforces all city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations, in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security.
Maintains visibility by patrolling assigned areas, streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure security; makes observations for prowlers, suspicious people, and violators.
Performs surveillance of various locations and criminal suspects; collects and reviews data; develops trends and/or patterns pertaining to location/suspects; files intelligence reports.
Obtains warrants; performs various search operations; locates missing persons.
Determines probable cause to search and/or reasonable suspicion to detain suspects; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; effects arrests; processes and transports prisoners.
Responds to emergency calls and calls for assistance; assists and/or backs fellow officers as requested/necessary on calls, executes warrants, and makes traffic stops; mediates disputes and advises suspects of rights.
Responds to accident calls; gathers information at the accident scene; investigates and reconstructs serious injury or fatal accidents; interviews victims and witnesses; investigates hit and run accidents; notifies relatives of victims, as necessary.
Establishes roadblocks; stops vehicles for traffic violations; issues traffic citations and warnings; administers field sobriety tests; identifies wanted persons/vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.
Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials.
Enters/retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, arrest and wanted persons information, investigation data, and criminal/driving records checks, reviews crime statistics.
Assist with interdepartmental duties and City activities which may include working within school zones, directing traffic, assisting in Animal Control, providing security at City social events and athletic activities, special escorts, crowd/riot control, or other special assignments.
Documents case information; assists in the prosecution of offenders; appears in court to present evidence and testimony.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the general public, employees, superiors, and other individuals; attends community meetings and assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention.
Contacts command/supervisory personnel for emergency response and critical incident communications, exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical examiner, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies.
Attends shift meetings, seminars, and specialized/update training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of departmental and City operations, to promote improved job performance and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes, and laws.
Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
Cooperate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Performs shift work
Valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED is required. Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire and must be a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States.
Must have 3 years of Law Enforcement experience. Must possess' Georgia POST Certification OR have the ability to complete the Equivalency of Training (EOT) through Georgia POST. Follow the link for more information Basic Certifications - Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training Council
An extensive background investigation, and post-offer/pre-employment medical exam including supervised drug screen will be conducted.
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