Background: The City of Savannah and Chatham County, Georgia are seeking a candidate for the position of Police Chief for Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD). Savannah is the Chatham County seat and the northernmost coastal county in Georgia. The area has experienced strong economic growth as one of the largest industrial counties in the state and is supported by a diversified employment base with the growing Port of Savannah. In addition, tourism and the service industry account for almost half of the County’s employment. The National Landmark Historic District in downtown Savannah is the number one visitor attraction in Georgia with over 6 million visitors a year.
The City and County merged police departments in 2003, and now the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department serves a diverse population of approximately 202,000 citizens. SCMPD is responsible for all areas within the City as well as unincorporated Chatham County. There are 606 sworn officers and 240 civilian positions within the department operating on a budget of over $68.4 million. The Chief of SCMPD reports directly to the City and County Managers.
Job Summary: The ideal candidate will be a highly capable police leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and someone who can quickly engage and develop effective community partnerships. Organizationally, the Chief must set objectives, implement innovative crime reduction and prevention strategies, and achieve improvements in public confidence by being a forward thinking individual who can leverage technology and information to maximize crime fighting resources within the community. The City of Savannah and Chatham County are looking for someone with the proven ability to direct aggressive, analytically driven neighborhood-oriented patrol. Management experience should include the development and implementation of effective strategies for prosecution and interdiction of repeat offenders and a reduction in juvenile crime. The Chief of SCMPD should be of strong character and integrity with a willingness to sustain the improved capacity of the department and help create a safe and secure community through partnerships, leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications for this position include a Master’s Degree in Police Administration, Law Enforcement, or related field; with five to seven years of experience in upper level police management. The candidate must be P.O.S.T. certified in the state of Georgia or obtain certification within six months of employment.
The salary range is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefit package is included.
Additional information can be found at www.savannahga.gov and www.chathamcounty.org. Interested and qualified candidates can submit their resumes to www.savannahga.gov by clicking on the City Employment link found on the left side of the page.
Or, resumes can be sent directly to:
City of Savannah Human Resources Department
Attn: Heather Hilderbrand
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah GA, 31402
The City of Savannah and Chatham County are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.
Position Title:
CLERICAL ASSISTANT II (Temporary)
Apply Until:
Until Filled ***Revised Closing Date***
Salary:
$10.38 Hourly
Department:
Voter Registration
Details:
Job Summary: Under close supervision, performs routine clerical tasks including filing, data entry, processing absentee ballot applications, checking voter registration applications, typing, and answering the phones. Provides courteous customer service both in person and on the phone assisting customers. Performs other clerical and administrative tasks as required. Duties will be performed on a temporary basis in support of absentee early/advance voting and may involve shift work and weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years clerical experience desired. Operating knowledge of Windows is required. Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Must be able and available to work a flexible work schedule (4 to 40 hours for 1 to 6 days during any given week). Possess ability to lift and carry approx. 30 lbs., bend and stoop. Must be able to work well under stressful situations and time constraints. Must be very detail oriented. Must be able to perform accurate data entry and type 35 wpm. Clerical Testing Required. CLERICAL AND TYPING TESTING MUST BE SCHEDULED AND COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION. Pre-employment Data Entry Test Required. Pre-employment criminal history check and drug screen required.
Job Summary: 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 should be able to respond to any location within the jail by running. Position requires that the candidate should 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 Qualifications: 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 approx 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 approx. 40 feet. This is a one time entry level 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. Applicants must submit copies of last seven (7) years driver's history for all states candidates possessed a license, birth certificate, high school diploma or GED certificate, social security card, all applicable documentation of relevant training and DD214 long form if applicable, current marriage license and all divorce decrees, and dispositions of any arrests with application to be eligible for testing. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR NATURALIZED WITH DOCUMENTATION.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Department is a SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Terms of conditional written agreement requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two (2) years of completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
Position Title:
LIFEGUARD (Part Time)
Apply Until:
Until Filled
Salary:
$7.88/Hourly (Minimum Starting Pay Rate)
Department:
Aquatic Center
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, monitors the behavior and activity of patrons in the pool; provides a safe environment for swimming, enforces rules and guidelines of the Aquatic Center. Responds to emergency situations in a timely manner. Provides instruction to members. Participates in in-service training. Maintains daily logs. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. No previous lifeguard experience necessary. Lifeguards must take and pass the StarGuard Training Course. Must be willing to learn and adhere to all related guidelines, rules and regulations and required training. Possess ability to provide instruction/training to patrons. Must be able to maintain good customer and employee relations. Must possess valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Position Title:
PERSONAL PROPERTY AUDITOR
Apply Until:
April 7, 2010 ***Readvertisement***
Salary:
$42,767 - $67,561
Department:
Tax Assessor #45
Details:
Job Summary: Under general direction, performs personal property audits of local businesses making all necessary adjustments, including sending out audit notices, reviewing documentation, and performing on-site inspections of businesses; reviews exemption requests and makes recommendations to the Board of Assessors; presents appeal cases at Board of Equalization hearings or in court. Provides training and supervision for new or junior staff employees; responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field, supplemented by one (1) year work experience in auditing businesses, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be knowledgeable of the Georgia Revenue Code and Appraisal Procedures; must possess ability to obtain Georgia Appraiser IV certification; must be computer literate. Valid driver’s license required.
Special Requirement: Upon voluntary termination of employment of less than 36 months of service, employee must reimburse the Board of Assessors for training and testing expenses. Reimbursement levels depend on months of service and expenses incurred.
Position Title:
PURCHASING AGENT
Apply Until:
Until Filled ****Readvertisement****
Salary:
$51,961 - $82,104
Department:
Human Resources and Services - Purchasing and Contracting Division
Details:
Job Summary: Under administrative direction, performs managerial work of considerable difficulty, administers and supervises all centralized government procurement, manages surplus property program, to include warehousing , disposal of surplus property and oversight of fixed assets program for the County. Supervises, trains, and reviews work of staff. Develops and monitors Purchasing budget. Work involves a high level of inter-departmental cooperation with all County department heads and elected officials. Presents written and oral reports to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, or related field, supplemented by five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience in governmental purchasing administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possess outstanding analytical skill and ability to present findings in a convincing, diplomatic manner. Possess strong management, leadership, interpersonal and writing skills. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Supervisory experience is required.
Special Requirements: Background check is required. Current professional certification designation as CPPO, CPM, CPPB, or other recognized certification preferred.
Note: Chatham County Purchasing and Contracting is a member of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP).