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Contact
Lt. John Robison
jrobison@alpharetta.ga.us
Phone: 678-297-6310
Applications should be sent to:
Attn. Lt. John Robison– Office of Professional Standards
2565 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Minimum Requirements
Due to the nature of the position of Police Officer, it is the responsibility of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and the State of Georgia to conduct a thorough background investigation on each applicant considered for that position. This investigation includes but is not limited to a check of the applicant’s work history, driver’s history, criminal history, references, written and clinical psychological analysis, polygraph examination and others. Any attempt to conceal or misrepresent information during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification of the applicant. In an effort to maintain an equitable standard for hiring applicants for the position of Police Officer, certain standards and guidelines have been established. The following represents a minimum of these standards.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (P.O.S.T. standards)
• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Must possess a valid Georgia Class C Georgia Driver’s License
• Must be 21 years of age by time of graduation of the POST Academy
• No felony convictions during your lifetime*
• No more than two misdemeanor convictions and no conviction for misdemeanors of an aggravated nature or public order or decency violation.*
• No convictions for DUI/DWI within the past three years. No more than one conviction of DUI/DWI in your lifetime.*
• No convictions for Racing or Reckless Driving within the past five years.*
• No convictions for Hit and Run, Homicide by Vehicle, Attempting to Elude Officer, Habitual Violator.*
• No discharge from any military organization less than honorable.*
• No termination for just cause from a local, state, or national civil service or merit system.*
• If certified, must maintain a valid P.O.S.T. Certification with required 20 hours of training.
*The above guidelines are not all-inclusive.
HIRING PROCESS
1. Physical Ability Test
2. Written Examination
3. Oral Board Examination
4. Background Investigation Starts to include a Chief’s Review
5. Conditional Offer of Employment
6. Polygraph Examination
7. Psychological Examination
8. Medical/Drug Screen
9. POST Entrance Examination
10. Final Interview with Hiring Authority
Salary & Benefits
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SALARY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Do you have take home cars?
a. Yes, under the following conditions:
• The officer shall have successfully completed the Field Training Program of the Alpharetta Police Department and be in good standing with the department; and
• The employee holds the rank of Lieutenant or higher; or
• The officer resides within the city limits of Alpharetta; or
• The officer resides within a thirty (30) minute drive time of police headquarters. This drive time is determined by optimum traffic conditions while obeying all lawful rules of the road; or
• Those personnel as authorized by the Director of Public Safety.
2. What shifts do you work?
a. Patrol Division works 12 hour shifts, consisting of day and evening hours. Traffic and other specialized units work 8 or 10 hour shifts according to their mission and function.
3. I have experience from another department; when can I apply for a specialized unit, such as detective or K-9?
a. When an opening becomes available you may apply as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the position for which you are applying. Typically, most positions require a minimum of three years relative police experience to apply.
4. Do you pay for experience?
a. Yes, however that is determined by the Director of Public Safety and the current hiring authority.
- Police Officer Certified- 36,750- 66,150
- Master Police Officer- 7 years with Alpharetta -76,150
The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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