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Please submit the original Employment Application and Public Safety Questionnaire together either in person or via mail along with notarized forms and required documents. We have a notary available should you visit our office. You may download the application and questionnaire using the links in the upper right-hand corner of this page. You may provide an official high school transcript in lieu of copy of high school diploma.

Qualified applicants must possess:

High school diploma or equivalent 3. Valid Driver’s License
21 years of age 4. United States citizenship 5. No felony convictions

See job description for further details.

This position is covered under the personnel system and is considered a merit system position. As a condition of continued employment, this position requires the employee to obtain Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a law enforcement officer; and satisfactory completion of a 12 month probationary period. This position is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing as per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Below are qualifications that may entitle you to salary above the annual entry rate (max of $2400):

2 years of active duty military service - $600
3 years of active duty military service - $900
4 years of active duty military service - $1,200
Possess the Georgia Peace Officer Certification prior to employment - $1,200
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Degree from an accredited college/technical school

or 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours - $1,200

College Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college/university - $2,400

*Qualification	Entry Rate	After 6 Months	After 12 Months
Minimum	$32,919	$34,109	$35,299
2 Years Active Military Service	$33,519	$34,709	$35,899
3 Years Active Military Service	$33,819	$35,009	$36,199
4 Years Active Military Service	$34,119	$35,309	$36,499
Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified	$34,119	$35,309	$36,499
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice	$34,119	$35,309	$36,499
College Baccalaureate Degree	$35,319	$36,509	$37,699

TO APPLY: Satula Governmental Building, 375 Satula Avenue, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please submit the original Employment Application and Public Safety Questionnaire together either in person or via mail along with notarized forms and required documents. We have a notary available should you visit our office. You may download the application and questionnaire using the links in the upper right-hand corner of this page. You may provide an official high school transcript in lieu of copy of high school diploma. Forms for present Athens-Clarke County employees to request transfer, promotion, or demotion are available in the Human Resources Department. Athens-Clarke County does not discriminate on the basis of disabled status. The telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) number is 706-613-3115. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test, psychological and medical exam prior to employment.

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