Georgia Capitol Police Officer

💼 Public Safety, Georgia Department of - DPS

📅 3 days ago

Job Vacancy Announcement:
Georgia Capitol Police Officer

Job Code: PSP
120

Location:
Capitol Police Division
- Capitol Hill
- Atlanta (Fulton County)

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police, and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE). 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 whose primary responsibility is to protect life and property, prevent and detect criminal acts, and enforce 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 perform a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order in the Capitol Hill area or other sectors.

• Capitol Police Cadet: NON-POST Certified – $48,843
• Capitol Police Officer 1: POST Certified – $63,216
• Capitol Police Officer 2 – $66,798
• Capitol Police Officer 3 – $73,549
• Senior CPO – $76,452
• Master CPO – $79,501

This position is perfect for candidates who seek a challenging opportunity to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia while protecting the grounds of Capitol Hill and the surrounding area.

• Apprehend criminal suspects and turn over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration.
• Coordinate with the Georgia State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions.
• Direct traffic during special events.
• Enforce traffic laws in assigned sector.
• Guard and monitor buildings.
• Investigate criminal activity in sector.
• Provide 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:

• Tattoos/brands that depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc.
• Tattoos/brands on the neck, face, head, hands, and fingers that are visible while on duty and/or in a long sleeve uniform shirt. Tattoos on the arm must not be below the crease of the wrist. Exceptions include tattoos/brands that are covered by one ring per hand, or by a watch band on either the left or right wrist. Uniform members with tattoos visible in a short sleeve uniform shirt (generally, below the crease of the arm and tip of the elbow) will wear the class A uniform (long sleeve shirt).

Applicants who are already POST certified should 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.

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).

One year of sworn or non-sworn law enforcement experience or one year of college is preferred.

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