Police Recruit and Certified Officer

Job description

Public Service with a Purpose Join DeKalb County Police to Protect and Serve ! $5,000 Hiring Incentive for Current POST Certified Officers You Are: A motivated U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED who is at least 20 years old (previous work experienced preferred). The New Job: As DeKalb County Police Recruit, you will attend the police academy and play a critical role in protecting life and property, deterring criminal activity, and enforcing all local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and regulations. Recruit: - $61,000 starting pay rate plus $3k hiring incentive - $64,050 starting pay rate with 4-year degree plus $3k hiring incentive - Promotion to Police Officer after passing academy (typically 6 months) Current POST Certified Officer: - $70,000 starting pay rate plus $5k hiring incentive - Start as Senior Police Officer - Attend abbreviated training academy Additionally, DeKalb County offers: - take-home police vehicle - competitive benefits package, including paid time off (3 weeks vacation, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays), comprehensive health insurance options, hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan, and deferred compensation - Lowest cost...