MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree or a Criminal Justice Certificate from an accredited college, or be a POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer or a P.O.S.T. Per-Service graduate. Two years of military experience or experience as a Police Officer in another State may be substituted in lieu of the required Associate’s degree. Military or out-of-state Police Officer experience of less than two years may be substituted on a year-for-year basis without the required Associate’s degree. Applicants must also meet the following requirements: Must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED; • Must become GA P.O.S.T. Certified within twelve months of employment if not certified when hired. All applicants must pass the Physical Agility Test before employment, and non-certified applicants must complete the GA P.O.S.T. PAT within 30 days before attending the academy. Pass a Psychological examination and pre-employment Physical examination. Complete the Departmental Field Training Program and have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude or convictions of domestic violence or domestic violence-related offenses. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
The starting salary for a non-certified officer is $52,000.
 BENEFITS:
- Bi-weekly payroll
- 12 hours of PTO per month
- 12 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
- Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
- Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
- Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan
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