Albany - Police Officer

Job Overview Department Albany Police Department Type Entry Level Job Title Police Officer Contact APDrecruiting@albanyga.gov Location Albany, GA

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Job Announcement

ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

POLICE OFFICER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required;
• no previous experience required;
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification as a law enforcement officer and some experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or resident status.
• Must pass and maintain current (POST) certification requirements as a law enforcement officer.
• Must be qualified to operate a firearm.
• No felony or domestic violence convictions, or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude.
• Must pass a drug and psychological screening and background investigation.

SALARY

HIRING PROCESS

1. Application
2. Supplemental Paperwork – (Criminal History/ Driving History Review)
3. Physical Agility Examination
4. Oral Board Examination
5. Psychological Examination
6. Background Investigation
7. Polygraph Examination
8. Chiefs Interview
9. Medical Physical / Drug Screen / Pre-Employment Drug Screen

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

 The Albany Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and certified by the State of Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. These organizations establish policy and procedural benchmarks; which when utilized are the guidepost for sound direction and leadership; thus assisting the agency in becoming world class in the delivery of policing services.

 APD is an organization with a long distinguished history and is poised to move into the future utilizing technology and innovative techniques to help keep our citizens safe. The Albany Police Department employs both sworn and non-sworn personnel. The department is dedicated to a “Community Oriented Policing” philosophy, which requires a high level of trust and partnership with our citizens.

Please direct questions regarding this position to APDrecruiting@albanyga.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.