POSITION: Police Officer

AGENCY: Athens-Clarke County, Georgia; Police Dept.

COMPENSATION: $23,965 annual entry rate; pay grade 13

CLOSING DATE: None; Continuously accepting applications

TO APPLY: To apply for a position with us, call, write or come to: Athens-Clarke County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 1868, 325 East Washington Street, Athens, Georgia 30603-1868, or Courthouse Annex, Room 180, Athens, Georgia 30601-4514. Job Line (706) 613-3100; Fax Line (706) 613-3118; TDD Line (706) 613-3115; General Information (706) 613-3090; or E-mail us at [email protected]. Applications accepted during normal office hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Except recognized government holidays). Athens-Clarke County Unified Government considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a disability or any other legally protected status. We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicant must be able to pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this job is to protect life and property, recognize and protect the Constitutional rights of citizens, and to enforce federal, state, and local laws. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrolling assigned locations; responding to emergency calls; conducting preliminary investigations; apprehending offenders; providing traffic direction; participating in court activities; maintaining peace and order in situations that violate or pose a threat to public safety; preparing/maintaining documentation; providing information/assistance to the general public; and performing additional tasks as assigned. To be considered for employment, the minimum qualifications are:

+ At least 18 years of age
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Clean Criminal Record
+ Valid Georgia Driver's License
+ No adverse driving record
+ U. S. Citizenship
+ Good Credit Record
+ Good Health
+ Good Moral Character

The selection process is thorough to ensure the best qualified candidates are selected.
This process includes, but is not limited to:

+ Entry Level Testing
+ Physical Agility
+ Background Investigation
+ Oral Interview
+ Polygraph (Verification of Personal History)
+ Psychological Evaluation
+ Medical Examination Including Drug Testing

Once you have submitted an application and successfully completed the Entry Level Examination and Physical Agility Test, you could be considered for employment for a period of one year from the date of successful completion. Inmate security/law enforcement experience is preferred. Must pass P.O.S.T. Certification within required time frame.

Last modified on Friday, March 12, 1999