City of Valdosta

Municipal government and public services

Police Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeValdosta, GA, USA$51.7k - $55.7k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age.
Applicants must be United States citizens.
Applicants must have no felony convictions under O.C.G.A. 35-8-8.
Applicants must have no family violence-related convictions under O.C.G.A. 19-13-1.
Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
Applicants must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, oral interview, polygraph test, physical agility test, psychological and emotional stability test, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Protect people and property.
Patrol an assigned geographic area of the city.
Respond to calls relayed by the dispatcher, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, and other incidents.
Conduct preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.

Desired Qualifications

Georgia POST-certified law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply.

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

City of Valdosta

Municipal government and public services

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Valdosta, GA
Founded: 1860

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