Police Officer-Entry Level and Lateral

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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).

• 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.

BASE PAY

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.

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Long Term Disability

A free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County. The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee.

The Cobb County Police Academy has been approved by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service as an on-the-job-training program. If you are a veteran and have contributed to the G.I. Bill, you will be eligible to receive monetary benefits while in the academy, throughout your training program and your first 18 months working test period. This is in addition to your police salary.

All uniforms and job related equipment are provided by the Cobb County Police Department at no cost to you.

Tuition Reimbursement is available for you while you complete a college degree or certification. Reimbursable amounts are dependent upon available funding and will be proportionately distributed to all pre-approved applicants on a quarterly basis.

Several of our precincts have fitness centers with both strength and aerobic training equipment and are open 24 hours a day. Additional facilities are located at police headquarters and the Department of Public Safety Training Center.

• 13 days per year / 1 year of service
• 15 days per year / 5 years of service
• 20 days per year / 10 years of service
• 22 days per year / 15 years of service
• 25 days per year / 20 years of service

12 paid holidays per year

Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly

Up to 18 days per year

Full-time employees will receive up to [3] days of bereavement leave with pay for [24] hours. Employees working in part time positions shall be eligible for bereavement leave equal to [3] part-time days off with pay.

Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child. All eligible employees must be employed full-time at least one full year of service, having worked at least 1,250 hours during the last 12 consecutive months. Employee must have given birth to a child, be the spouse of the individual who has given birth to a child or adopted a child (adopted child must be age 17 or younger).

For further information, please contact the Office of Professional Standards at  or DPS Recruiting

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…