Description

The 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) - $51,676.60
Earn 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 college

Requirements

At least 20 years of age
A United States Citizen
No felony convictions according to O.C.G.A. 35-8-8
No family violence related convictions according to O.C.G.A. 19-13-1
At least a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
A valid Driver’s License
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, oral interview, polygraph test, physical agility test, psychological and emotional stability test, pre-employment physical and drug screen
Georgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officers are encouraged to apply.

About the company

The City of Valdosta is the municipal government for Valdosta, Georgia, responsible for public safety, local infrastructure, and services for residents and businesses. Its departments run police and fire protection, maintain streets and drainage, collect waste, and operate water and wastewater systems. The city manager directs daily operations and the municipal budget in coordination with the mayor and city council, while city offices handle planning, building permits, and neighborhood development. Local taxes, service charges, and revenue from other governments fund its operations and capital projects. Valdosta was incorporated in 1860, and the city government is headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Valdosta, GA

Founded

1860

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