Vidalia - Police Officer

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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

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