POLICE OFFICER **GA P.O.S.T. Certified and Non-Certified

The City of Americus is seeking qualified P.O.S.T. Certified AND Non-Certified candidates to fill the position of Police Officer. The salary for this position is $34,308.00 annually ($16.49 hourly). Current P.O.S.T. Certified Officers can make an additional 3% in pay.

Requirements

• Must pass and maintain Georgia Peace Officer certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
• Must be a U. S. Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess 5 months previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement or security work
• Must possess Compass Test Scores
• Must pass an extensive background investigation including a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift including on-call status, nights, weekends, holidays, court dates and possible overtime
• Georgia Police Work Keys Certificate scoring 3 or above on workplace observation and listening for understanding

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid Personal Days (3 Annually)
• Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Life & ADD Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Program & Incentives
• Wellness Program & Incentives
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Full vesting at 5 full years of service)
• 457B Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Rule 75 Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Annuity Benefit Fund (POAB)
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• Educational Incentives & Tuition Reimbursement
• OJT Training for Veterans
• Employee Recognition
• Take-Home car program for qualifying officers