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Georgia Capitol Police Officer
Location: Capitol Police Division- Capitol Hill- Atlanta (Fulton County)
Salary: $48,843/non- post certified (Cadet)-----$63,216/post certified (CPO1)
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for Capitol Police Officers with the Capitol Police Division.
The Capitol Police Division(CPD) consists of sworn law enforcement officers who have the primary responsibility of protecting life and property, preventing, and detecting criminal acts, and enforcing traffic regulations throughout Capitol Hill. This includes the apprehension of criminals, traffic enforcement and protection of public and building security in the Capitol Hill area. Capitol Police Officers performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order in the Capitol Hill area or other sector.
CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER CAREER PATH SALARIES (effective July 1, 2024):
A typical workday includes, but is not limited to:
· Apprehends criminal suspects and turns over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration
· Coordinates with the Georgia State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions
· Directs traffic during special events
· Enforces traffic laws in assigned sector
· Guards and monitors buildings
· Investigates criminal activity in sector
· Provides security for events in sector
NOTE: The DPS Uniform and Appearance Policy has changed to allow applicants with some visible tattoos in a short sleeve uniform shirt to wear a long sleeve shirt.
Applicants with tattoos or brands will be disqualified for either of the following:
If you are already a POST certified peace officer, please carefully read the following:
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is unable to reimburse other law enforcement agencies for training expenses as defined by § 35-8-22. Therefore, DPS has determined that any currently certified peace officer as defined in 35-8-2 will not be considered for employment with DPS until at least 24 months after the completion of basic mandate training. This will not apply to candidates who were not employed by another Georgia law enforcement agency while completing basic mandate training. We strongly encourage you to re-apply once you have worked for your current agency for 24 months after completion of mandate training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license, be a citizen of the United States, and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants who are not POST certified in Georgia will be sent to a regional academy for their POST requirements.
Applicants must complete the panel interview, background/polygraph investigation, medical/psychological evaluations and meet other requirements for certification as a peace officer set by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST).
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of sworn or non-sworn law enforcement experience or one year of college is preferred.
Medical Standards: Vision: minimum vision of 20/100 uncorrected in each eye, and corrected to 20/40 or better in both eyes with glasses or contact lenses. Additional medical standards must be met prior to final offer of employment.
Physical Fitness Standards: The Physical Fitness Program is an evaluation based on the recommendation of the Cooper's Institute in terms of absolute standards (same job = same standard). These standards are reflective of the minimum fitness level an individual must possess to perform their job regardless of their age or gender.
The following events will comprise the assessment:
# | Physical Training (PT) Event | Minimum Standard | WATCH: Informational video with detailed instructions on how to perform each event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F6fJAURh88 All applicants are encouraged to view the informational video to help them prepare to succeed in this step in the hiring process. |
1 | Sit Ups | (#) 30 in one minute (hands held over the ears, rest in the up position | |
2 | Push Ups | (#) 21 in 1 minute (rest in the up position) |
3 | 1.5 Mile Run You will be required to run 1.5 miles within 15 minutes and 34 Seconds (15:34) |
Please note that these are the minimum standards for consideration for employment.
Please note these important dates for the next steps in the hiring process:
Forsyth Georgia PT Dates
The Physical Fitness Test and Oral Interviews
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
Please meet in the gymnasium
-Friday, May 3, 2024
-Friday, June 7, 2024
-Friday, July 19, 2024
-Friday August 9, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia PT Dates
The Physical Fitness Test
Maynard Jackson High School
801 Glenwood Avenue SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
Please meet at the track.
-Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Full Time
$58k-68k (estimate)
04/25/2024
06/26/2024