Job Title
Police Officer
Job Description
The Cobb County Police Department is a CALEA-accredited and nationally recognized full-service law enforcement agency, with an authorized strength of over 700 sworn officers, located in the metropolitan Atlanta area, and services a population of approximately 800,000 citizens. In response to the recent expansion of our workforce, we are looking for highly motivated, hardworking, and ethical men and women who are seeking a career in law enforcement, to join our progressive department and serve a great community. Applicants must complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT) (obstacle course) in 2:06 or less (2 minutes and 6 seconds). Order of Events for PAT: Run 1 ¾ Laps around Perimeter of Course & Enter the Interior of Course; Jump 2 Low Hurdles; Negotiate a set of Stairs 2 times; Jump 1 Low Hurdle; Crawl Under an Obstacle set at 2' above the floor; Jump 6' L Ditch Simulation; Climb over 4' H Chain Link Fence; Climb through 4' H Window; Drag 150-pound weight (Dummy) 20 feet; Finish with 1 Lap plus 24' Around Perimeter of Course.
Compensation
Entry Level Police Officer: $54,000
Lateral Officer Pay: Lateral entry applicants will be given credit for years of service and placed accordingly in the Step in Grade pay scale.
Evening Shift officers receive an additional $0.50/hour.
Morning Shift officers receive an additional $1.00/hour.
Associates Degree: $1,000 [$250 per quarter]
Bachelor's Degree: $2,000 [$500 per quarter]
Master's Degree: $3,000 [$750 per quarter]
Take Home Vehicle Program
Hazardous Duty Pay - where applicable
On-Call for Court Pay
Paid Overtime
Annual Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefits (POAB) fees paid by employer. This is a $300 per year savings and goes to your retirement.
Employer-sponsored benefits: Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability
Free Wellness Clinic
Veteran's Benefit
Uniforms and Equipment
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness Centers
Paid Vacation Leave
Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Military Leave
Bereavement Leave Policy
Parental Leave Policy
Essential Functions
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, impacting 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. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and ability to pass all departmental specified training and certifications prior to completion of the working test period.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
Must possess and maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Certification
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as related to assignment
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, taste, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, firearms, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers. EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
