Full-Time
Public Safety Ambassador
Updated on 9/4/2026
City of Marietta, GA
201-500 employees
Municipal government delivering city services
Compensation Overview
$19.82 - $22.61/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Marietta, GA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- A high school diploma or GED is required, and the candidate must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
- Related military or law enforcement/corrections experience is preferred.
- A valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history with no driving under the influence convictions in the last five years are required.
- Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, to enter and retrieve data and compose incident reports.
- Ability to learn to operate a police radio effectively.
- Good physical condition at the time of hire is required.
- Must successfully complete the interview, written exercise, background check, credit check, criminal history check, physical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph exam.
- Must pass the Accuplacer test with minimum scores of 55 in reading and 60 in writing, or provide acceptable substitute scores from another listed test.
- Must be able to pass and maintain the appropriate Georgia Crime Information Center certifications.
- Must be able to work shift hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Respond to low-risk calls for service in the field by driving a city vehicle.
- Write police reports based on information from citizens in the field, by phone, and at the police department.
- Perform administrative functions often handled by police officers, including directing traffic, collecting evidence, investigating private-property accidents, and referring citizens to city services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Related military or law enforcement/corrections experience is preferred.
Marietta, Georgia operates as a municipal government serving residents and businesses with utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, roads, parks, public safety, planning, zoning, and code enforcement. Its government uses a Mayor-Council-Manager system, where the elected council sets policy and a City Manager handles daily operations. The city differentiates itself through its department structure and an active Economic Development division that offers incentives to attract and retain businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve community character, and foster economic growth for large employers and small firms.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Marietta, Georgia
Founded
1834
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2027 general fund rises to $80.9 million, preserving core municipal hiring capacity.
- 2026 sewer and water replacements address aging infrastructure before failures spread.
- January 2026 water and wastewater rate increases fund system upgrades and operating resilience.
What critics are saying
- 2024 audit remains unfinished, with state investigation into $156,881.50 of questioned payments.
- Upper ER Sewer Replacement runs through early 2027, disrupting roads near Kennestone Regional Medical Center.
- A 2026 surety notice could raise bonding costs and strain future city financing.
What makes City of Marietta, GA unique
- Marietta Power & Water gives the city direct control over utilities and reliability.
- FY2027 budget totals $433.2 million, supporting police, fire, public works, and development.
- Lockheed Martin and Dobbins Air Reserve Base anchor Marietta's employer base.
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Marietta's Public Works department receives distinguished awards. Home Posted on August 04, 2026 August 8, 2026 Communications Manager 770-794-5509 MARIETTA, GA - The City of Marietta's Department of Public Works received two distinguished awards given at the Georgia Chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA) Annual Awards Banquet on July 9th. These recognitions include Public Works Manager of the Year and Project of the Year awards for the State of Georgia. The Georgia Chapter APWA's Awards Program honors outstanding public works employees, individuals, groups, and projects, representing the best achievements in the public works profession in Georgia. "These awards reflect the exceptional quality of our Public Works staff and the high level of service they provide," said Mark Rice, the City's Director of Public Works. "This recognition speaks to the professionalism found throughout our department. Our employees take great pride in their work and remain committed to finding effective solutions that benefit the community." The awards received are as follows: * The 2026 Public Works Manager of the Year (Administrative) was awarded to Scott Stokes, Deputy Director of Operations, in recognition of his more than 49 years of local government experience, strong leadership and continued commitment to public service. Since joining the City of Marietta in 2018, he has overseen employees across the Fleet, Sanitation, Streets and Traffic divisions and helped lead major initiatives, including the Fleet building expansion, Sanitation roll cart conversion, improved collection routing, numerous construction and maintenance projects, and the department's achievement of APWA accreditation. He is also recognized for maintaining a high standard of customer service, supporting emergency operations, mentoring public works professionals, and consistently prioritizing the safety of employees. * The 2026 Structures Project of the Year (<$1 Million) was awarded to the City for the Lake Dodd Pipe Crossing Project for the department's innovative rehabilitation of a failing double-barreled stormwater system beneath a heavily traveled roadway. Faced with major utility conflicts that prevented a traditional pipe replacement, Public Works developed an alternative approach that allowed the road to remain open with only minimal lane closures. The project included replacing the most damaged pipe sections, manually clearing approximately 300 feet of debris, stabilizing underground voids, installing cured-in-place pipe lining, constructing a new outlet headwall and improving erosion control and pedestrian accessibility. Managed and inspected by City staff, the $556,837 project was completed in approximately two and a half months, ahead of the 120-day schedule, while maintaining public access and minimizing impacts to nearby businesses, emergency services and motorists.