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The Duluth Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officers. The Duluth Police Department is looking for both Certified and Non-Certified applicants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age and must be a United States citizen.
- Possess a High School Diploma or state-issued G.E.D.; some college is preferred
- Valid Driver's License
- Georgia P.O.S.T Certified or Graduate of a Georgia Law Enforcement Academy preferred but will consider sending otherwise highly qualified candidates to the police academy
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Job Description
- Must be able to show proof of United States Citizenship
Up to 5% Incentive Pay for certain Law Enforcement Experience and Up to 5% for Language Skills in a Desirable Language.
Potential for Promotion to Master Police Officer with a 5% raise based on acceptable Job Performance and Passing Written Exam.
Job Announcement
For more information regarding the requirements for this position, please read the Job Description.
For information regarding Benefits, please read the Duluth Benefits Handbook.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A rigid and thorough personal, work experience, and qualification background investigation is required, which includes: Medical Exam, Physical Agility Exam, Drug Screening Test, Psychological Tests (Written and Clinical), Polygraph Examination, Verification of ALL Credentials and Qualifications (Personal References, Previous Employment, POST Status, Education, Training, Etc.) and Interviews.
TO APPLY
Apply to become a Duluth Police Officer (non-certified and certified)
For more information, please contact Major William Petty at 770-476-4151 or via email at pdcareers@duluthpd.com.
The City of Duluth, Georgia, is accepting applications for the position of COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER in the Duluth Police Department. Communications Officers provide a vital service to the community by contributing to the safety and welfare of their fellow residents. They are the first point of contact in most emergency situations.
Communications Officers are responsible for operating emergency and non-emergency police radio, telephone, and computer communication systems. This is a complex, multi-tasking, and critical life-safety position—you must be able to talk on the phone, talk on the police radio system, and enter computer data simultaneously. Frequently this occurs under stressful conditions during emergency events where accurate and timely communication is critical to the safety of the public and the police officers.
MINIMUM AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The individual should possess office or clerical experience and must have a high school diploma or state-issued GED. Previous experience in emergency radio/telephone operations is desirable but not required. Must have moderate keyboarding/computer skills and be able to work individually and in a team.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation, including criminal history background, drug testing, vision/hearing/medical exam, psychological evaluation, and polygraph. Individuals must be able to obtain state certification as a Communications Officer within 6 months of employment, which involves the successful completion of a state-mandated two-week classroom training program off-site. Additionally, you must successfully complete 11-16 weeks of supervised on-the-job training and demonstrate the skills necessary to perform the job.
Job Announcement
For more information regarding the requirements for this position, please read the Job Description.
For information regarding Benefits, please read the Duluth Benefits Handbook.
TO APPLY
Apply to become a Communications Officer
For more information, please contact Major William Petty at 770-476-4151 or via email at pdcareers@duluthpd.com.