Police Officer

Job Description
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.

A police recruit is defined as a new hire who is not Georgia POST certified with no prior sworn law enforcement experience.

• Starting salary will be determined within pay grade based on qualifications: 4 or more years of active‑duty military service or college degree.

BASE PAY:

Non‑Sworn – Recruit Pay: $66,229

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 $71,686.

Upon completion of the Field Training Program, the officer will be classified as a Police Officer 1 (PO1) and pay is based on the following matrix:

• High School Diploma: $71,686
• 4 years Active Military: $71,686
• Bachelor’s Degree: $73,477

Lateral Applicants:

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: $71,686
• Pass Academy and Field Training with B.D.: $73,477

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:

• High School Diploma
  • 2 Years LE (PO1): $73,477
  • 3 Years LE (PO1): $75,269
  • 4 Years LE (PO2): $79,282
  • 5 Years LE (PO2): $81,262
• Associate’s Degree
  • 2 Years LE (PO1): $75,269
  • 3 Years LE (PO1): $77,061
• Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2 Years LE (PO1): $77,061
  • 3 Years LE (PO1): $78,853
  • 4 Years LE (PO2): $82,452
  • 5 Years LE (PO2): $84,434

Hiring Bonus:

• In state hire (non‑certified) – $4,000
• In state hire (sworn) – $6,000
• All out of state hires – $10,000

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.

• 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 and a GA Driver’s License at time of employment
• Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certification
• Applicants that do not already possess a current Georgia 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
• 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, and must be able to read and interpret complex technical documents in English
• Must have the ability to express themself in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio‑economic levels, before various public and community groups, and when testifying
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills
• Must have the ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies,…