141 W. Haynes St | Sandersville, GA 31082 | 478-552-2525
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Police Officer

Police Officer & Sergeant Positions
Posted 02/26/2019
$18.61 starting certified
Hourly
Open Until Filled

Have you ever dreamed of becomming a Law Enforcement Officer? Well, the Sandersville Police Department is looking for a few good men and women to join our team. We have certified & non-certified positions open. We also are looking for qualified sergeants to join our team. 

*****SIGN ON BONUS*****

  • $1,500 – certified
  • $1,000 – non-certified

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

BENEFITS:

  • Base pay for Patrol Officer - $18.61 - $19.36 (based on years of experience)
  • Base pay for Sergeant - $19.85 - $20.66 (based on years of experience)
  • Shift differential pay $2.00 more per hour for night shift
  • Sign-on bonus:
    • Certified officers $1,500 with a two-year contract after FTO
    • Non-certified officers $1,000 with a two-year contract after FTO
  • Retirement – with only a 2% contribution required, fully vested after 5 yrs
  • Insurance – City pays 85% of employee and 50% of family coverage
  • POAB – City pays 100%
  • Deferred Comp. (401\457) – after 1 year City matches up to 3%
  • Vacation buyback at end of year up to 1 week (43hrs)
  • 14 Holidays (additional Holiday pay)
  • Uniforms – (Mandate and Patrol) Provided
  • Taser, OC, Asp, Newer Glock 22 (Gen 4)
  • In car camera, body cam MDT, Radar ECT
  • Take home car provided (within 30 mile radius of City or unless approved by Chief)

Hiring Requirements

  • 21 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Possess GA Driver’s License (or be able to obtain one)
  • Pass:
    • Physical Exam
    • Psychological Exam
    • Polygraph Exam
    • Background Investigation
    • Criminal History
    • Drivers History

Apply on www.sandersvillega.org or at

 Sandersville City Hall 141 W. Haynes St.

More information please call

478-552-2525

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