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Certified Starting Pay Range:  $53,337 - $68,005 Depending on Law Enforcement Experience

Uncertified Officers move to Certified Officer rank and pay upon the successful completion of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Council Basic Law Enforcement certification and acceptable performance during the 12-month probationary (working test) period.

The City of Smyrna offers a comprehensive benefits package including

• medial and prescription drug, dental and vision coverage,
• health savings (partially funded by the City based on health plan enrollment) and flexible spending accounts,
• a defined benefit pension (retirement) plan (portability with other GMA retirement plan member cities),
• deferred compensation (457b) plan,
• City-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance,
• City-paid short and long term disability insurance,
• 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time,
• tuition reimbursement and
• wellness and employee assistance programs.

For more information, please review our Employee Benefits Guide.

Additional Benefits Available to Police Officers:
Take-home vehicle program, Peace Officer Annuity & Benefits Fund of Georgia (City-paid), shift differential pay, FTO Pay, and supplemental pay program.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (every other weekend off)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant (Uniform Division) and on one of two assigned shifts, performs general law enforcement duties in efforts to provide protection of life and property, enforcement of federal, state and local laws, response to emergency situations and investigation of criminal activity to secure the well-being of the citizens of the City of Smyrna.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
• Patrols streets, industrial parks, businesses, and residential areas within an assigned zone in the City to thwart potential criminal activity.
• Enforces City ordinances, state and federal statutes, and other regulations for which the Police Department is responsible; enforces the traffic code of Georgia, issues citations, and/or makes arrests as appropriate.
• Answers calls for service in a timely, professional, appropriate manner; provides immediate response in emergency situations; uses proper judgment in neutralizing situations.
• Conducts accident investigations and provides preliminary first aid as needed.
• Prepares detailed reports regarding calls for service received while on duty.
• Transports prisoners to jail facility.
• Initiates criminal investigations and calls for detectives when needed.
• May be called upon to work special assignments as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION
• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must pass physical ability test, an extensive background investigation, post-offer psychological, medical, and drug screen.
• For Uncertified Candidates Only: Must be able to show proof of acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or POST Entrance test scores for Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training Council (POST) Academy Entrance. AND Must be able to qualify for and obtain POST Certification within one year of employment and acquire additional training as required.
• For Certified Candidates Only: Must possess a current Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Certification(s) AND have at least 2 years of consecutive service as a sworn officer with a Georgia Law Enforcement Agency. A Law Enforcement Agency is described as having no less than 25 sworn officers.
• See Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA 35-8-8) for additional requirements.

QUALIFIED BILINGUAL APPLICANTS (SPANISH/ENGLISH), MINORITY APPLICANTS, & FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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THE HIRING PROCESS
Applicants considering employment as a Police Officer (Uncertified and Certified) must successfully pass each step of the pre-employment process before progressing to the next. All applicants must submit an online application to City of Smyrna Human Resources via the city's website at www.smyrnacity.com.

1. Physical Ability Test
The physical agility test is conducted by the City of Smyrna Police Training Division.

Our test is the same as the Physical Ability Test (PAT) that will be required for each candidate enrolled in a basic law enforcement course attending any law enforcement academy in the state. The PAT has been validated and approved by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and is now the POST approved PAT for all basic law enforcement candidates. The test is basically a timed obstacle course. View a video example of the test here. The course is just a few feet larger than half of a basketball court and must be completed in 2 minutes, six seconds or less.

2. Panel Interview Board

3. Preliminary Background Check
All potential employees of the City of Smyrna Police Department must undergo a complete background check. The investigation checks for criminal history, DUI's, a pattern of traffic violations, excessive number of terminations from previous employers, financial status, and drug use, possession or distribution.

4. Interview with Police Chief

5. Conditional Offer of Employment

6. Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) Test

7. Extensive Background Check Completion

8. Psychological Exam

9. Medical Physical Exam and Drug Screen
The physical exam is completed by a physician to determine whether you are able to perform the functions that may be required of you while employed with the City of Smyrna Police Department.