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