Police Recruit and Certified Officer

Public Service with a Purpose

Join DeKalb County Police to Protect and Serve!

$5000 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.

Pay and Benefits

Recruit:

• $61000starting pay rate plus $3k hiring incentive
• $64050starting pay rate with 4-year degree plus $3k hiring incentive
• Promotion to Police Officer after passing academy (typically 6 months)

Current POST Certified Officer:

• $70000starting 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 insurance plan premiums paid by DeKalb County
• Four (4) days on three (3) days off (work schedule)
• Triple Overtime
• Housing allowance up to $500.00 per month (Must live in DeKalb County)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 per year
• G.I. Bill Program for applicants who qualify
• County-paid Police Officers Annuity Benefit fund (POAB)
• career progression when youre ready

The Details:

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to protect life and property to deter criminal activity and to enforce all local state and federal laws statutes and regulations. Incumbents in this classification are attending the police academy and are under the direct supervision of a field training officer.

This classification is safety-sensitive subject to random drug testing in accordance with the Countys Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations job performance and policies procedures codes and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional affiliations.

Enforces all applicable codes ordinances laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property prevent crime and promote security.

Detects and deters criminal activity; patrols designated areas; responds to calls relayed by dispatchers; writes citations; apprehends arrests and processes criminals fugitives and offenders as appropriate; and provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary.

Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews victims complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings.

Performs rescue functions at accidents emergencies and disasters which may include lifting dragging or carrying people away from dangerous situations securing/evacuating people from particular areas administering medical aid or extinguishing small fires.

Performs other duties including monitoring and responding to calls for assistance investigating accidents and reported crimes interviewing citizens conducting searches pursuing fleeing and subduing resisting suspects effecting arrests and processing and transporting prisoners.

Follows safety procedures utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions including day/night hours in congested traffic in adverse weather conditions and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle uniform weapons and equipment.

Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; and provides education and information to the public on laws law enforcement crime prevention drug abuse and related issues.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; and communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.

Attends shift meetings training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations to promote improved job performance and to stay current with changing policies procedures codes and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature; and maintains professional affiliations.

Operates or uses various equipment associated with law enforcement in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains police vehicle firearms electronic control device emergency equipment radio/communications equipment and other law enforcement tools and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; must be a U.S. citizen and be at least 20 years of age; previous work experience preferred.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.

Background.The backgrounds of applicants for public safety positions are checked through the Georgia Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information Center. Previous tickets misdemeanor arrests and/or convictions will be evaluated on an individual basis and do not necessarily eliminate you from further consideration of employment. An extensive background examination will include personal and employment reference checks inquiries into your personal behavior including a review of any past drug or alcohol abuse and military record (if applicable). A physical drug screen polygraph and psychological exam are also required. For Police Officers POST certification guidelines specify any convictions of theft violation of controlled substance laws sexual offenses or three or more misdemeanors in the immediate past five years (to include reckless driving DUI homicide by vehicle serious injury by vehicle fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer or impersonating a law enforcement officer) are grounds for disqualification.

Training.All persons hired as sworn Police including those with previous experience are placed in a training academy. Police also have an on-the-job field training program. These academies are both physically and mentally demanding. You will be required to take multiple written exams of which a predetermined number of test failures result in termination of employment. You will also be required to pass a pre-employment physical agility test to gain entrance into the academy and must pass a post academy physical agility test to graduate from the academy.
Shift Work.DeKalb Police Officers are required to work rotating shifts and have rotating days off. Police Officers are also subject to assignment at any precinct within DeKalb County.
Duties.Police Officers personnel perform a variety of tasks beyond law enforcement and/or responding to fires such as rendering first aid at emergency scenes and responding to automobile accidents or other emergencies where life and property are in jeopardy or where hazardous chemicals may be present.
Environment.If employed you will be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. You will be required to work in hot and humid conditions outside inside as well as other unpleasant environments/conditions. Police will spend shifts patrolling in a squad car by him/herself.