Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerThe City of Valdosta Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Position involves a variety of law enforcement tasks, including but not limited to, assure protection of people and property; patrols assigned geographic area of the city; responds to calls relayed by the dispatcher including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, and others; conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.Base Police Officer Salary (with incentives) - $51,676.60Earn up to $55,676.44 annually based on additional incentives.Additional Incentives:$1,000 annually for partial college or partial military$2,000 annually for both partial college and partial military$2,000 annually for full college or full military$3,000 annually for a combination of partial military/college and full military/college$4,000 annually for both full military and full collegeRequirements:At least 20 years of ageA United States CitizenNo felony convictions according to O.C.G.A. 35-8-8No family violence related convictions according to O.C.G.A. 19-13-1At least a minimum of a High School Diploma or GEDA valid Driver's LicenseMust satisfactorily complete a background investigation, oral interview, polygraph test, physical agility test, psychological and emotional stability test, pre-employment physical and drug screenGeorgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officers are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Police OfficerThe City of Valdosta Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Position involves a variety of law enforcement tasks, including but not limited to, assure protection of people and property; patrols assigned geographic area of the city; responds to calls relayed by the dispatcher including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, and others; conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.Base Police Officer Salary (with incentives) - $51,676.60Earn up to $55,676.44 annually based on additional incentives.Additional Incentives:$1,000 annually for partial college or partial military$2,000 annually for both partial college and partial military$2,000 annually for full college or full military$3,000 annually for a combination of partial military/college and full military/college$4,000 annually for both full military and full collegeRequirements:At least 20 years of ageA United States CitizenNo felony convictions according to O.C.G.A. 35-8-8No family violence related convictions according to O.C.G.A. 19-13-1At least a minimum of a High School Diploma or GEDA valid Driver's LicenseMust satisfactorily complete a background investigation, oral interview, polygraph test, physical agility test, psychological and emotional stability test, pre-employment physical and drug screenGeorgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officers are encouraged to apply.