Vidalia - Police Officer

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ? High school diploma or GED required. ? Must be at least 18 years of age. ? Must be a US citizen. ? Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver?s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. ? Must possess or be able to obtain a law enforcement certification in Georgia as issued by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council. ? Must have no felony convictions, no misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, and no convictions of domestic violence or domestic violence related offenses. INFO ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT & BENEFITS ? Approx. population of 11,000. ? Home of the sweet Vidalia onion. ? Department issued uniforms and equipment. ? State of the art equipment. ? Take-home vehicles within 25 miles. ? Competitive benefits package, to include city paid health insurance premiums for employee, and family coverage at a 60/40 split. ? Defined benefit retirement through the Georgia Municipal Association. ? Regular annual merit increases. ? Discounted wellness program memberships. ? Annual education incentives of $1,000 for an associate degree, $2,000 for a bachelor degree, and $3,000 for a masters degree. ? $1000 sign on bonus for Georgia certified peace officers who sign a 2-year employment agreement. HIRING PROCESS ? Application received ? Preliminiary revew of application ? Criminal and driver's history check and review ? In-depth background investigation ? CVSA examination ? Oral interview with panel ? Conditional offer of employment ? Psychological examination ? Drug screen ? Medical examination ? Official offer of employment ? Onboarding process Apply Job!