AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

LETTER FROM CHIEF CASSANDRA A. JONES

Greetings,
The Fulton County Police Department actively seeks highly motivated, career oriented, mature, disciplined men and women of good moral character with superior intellect and emotional stability to proactively serve the citizens of Fulton County as a Fulton County Police Officer. If you seek a Law Enforcement Career, there is no better place to begin than the Fulton County Police Department. Our requirements allow only the finest few to become Fulton County Police Officers. The selection process is rigorous. The Fulton County Police Department is one of only a handful of police departments to be nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The Fulton County Public Safety Training Center is one of the most advanced training centers in existence today.

As a Fulton County Police Officer, you will receive State mandated training through the Regional Law Enforcement Academy, and 12 weeks of Field Training with a highly trained and experienced Fulton County Police Field Training Officer.

The Fulton County Police Department also offers a variety of specialized assignment possibilities, including:



If you meet the qualifications and would like to begin or continue your law enforcement career with a proactive police department that considers being professional, courteous, efficient and effective as the way to operate a police agency, then we want you to join our team. Just contact our recruitment section at 404-730-5700 or visit the Fulton County web site at http://www.co.fulton.ga.us/ for an application. Or to fill out an application online, click here. Thank you for your consideration and good luck,

Cassandra A. Jones
Chief of Police

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Standard Health Insurance Program includes HMO and PPO options.
  • Dental Coverage is provided regardless of Health Care Selection.
  • Life Insurance Program provided by a major life and casualty insurance company.
  • Supplemental Life for employee and dependents is available as an option.
  • Disability Insurance is available as optional income protection for employees.
  • Worker's Compensation coverage for injuries sustained while on duty in accordance with County procedures.
  • Participation in Social Security is county-mandated.
  • 401-A Plan provided with county contributions.
  • Police Pension Plan - State-funded supplemental pension to sworn Police Personnel throughout Georgia. Participation is voluntary and requires employee contributions.
  • Ten paid Holidays per year.
  • Liberal Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits.
  • Pay for Military Leave and Jury Duty.
  • Options to participate in Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation Program, and Savings Bonds through payroll deductions.

SALARY

The current salary range for Police Officer I is $32,646 to $50,261. The minimum starting salary is $32,646 with two years of college which is equivalent to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours. You may also have four years of prior law enforcement experience in place of the two years of College. The starting salary range with four years of college or eight years of prior law enforcement experience is 38,000.
Information regarding salary and details of current benefits may be obtained by contacting the Recruitment Section of the Fulton County Police Department at 404-730-5700, or email at recruiting@fultonpolice.org .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • AGE : Must be at least twenty (20) years of age. No maximum age cutoff.
  • EDUCATION : Have a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent (G. E. D.). Possess a total of two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university. (Minimum 60 Semester hours or 90 Quarter hours). Or two (2) years as a Police Officer with a Public Law Enforcement Agency may be substituted for each one (1) year of education lacked.
  • VISION : Visual acuity of at least 20/70 is required in each eye separately, correctable to 20/20 or better with no color vision deficiencies.
  • WEIGHT : Must be proportional to height according to chart of “Special Physical Standards for Pre-employment Physical Examinations for Law Enforcement/Peace Officer/Firefighter and Related Classes”.
  • DRIVER'S LICENSE : Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License at time of appointment.
  • CRIMINAL ACTIVITY : Have no felony conviction or multiple misdemeanor convictions.
  • EXAMINATION :There is a POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) entrance examination that is required. There will also be an evaluation of education, training, and experience. This evaluation will be accomplished by investigation and/ or analysis of application.
    In addition, potential applicants will be required to pass:
    1. Physical Agility Test
    2. A Medical Examination
    3. A Psychological Interview Exam
    4. A Polygraph Exam
    5. A Background Investigation to include, but not limited to:
    1. Criminal History Record Check
    2. Driver History Check
    3. Financial/Credit Check
    4. Court check for Criminal and Civil Law Suits
    5. Previous employment check
    6. Neighborhood Check
    7. Character and Social Acquaintance Check
    8. Verification of information supplied by applicant

This process is designed to insure that only mature and disciplined individuals with the necessary skills and abilities are selected for the Fulton County Police Department.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The Fulton County Police Department follows guidelines pursuant to the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Affirmative Action Program and conforms with all Federal, State, and local laws which are applicable to County Government.
Applications are accepted from individuals regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, or political affiliations. All qualified, mature, and disciplined individuals are encouraged to apply.