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Recruitment: Police

Applications are no longer being accepted. Please check this site often for any changes .

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

Job Description, Duties & Requirements

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Application for Employment-(Public Safety)

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Consent Form (Public Safety)

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Upcoming Police Officer Testing

We are no longer accepting applications.

Phase I:

Physical Ability test conducted at the Alpharetta Community Center at 175 Roswell Street:  A pass/fail test consisting of a 0.2 mile run within 3 minutes.  The 0.2 mile run will include:
 
  1. Climb a 6-foot wall and continue.
  2. Run a 20-yard sprint and continue.
  3. Run a 40-yard sprint and continue.
  4. Cross a 4-foot broad jump and continue.
  5. Drag or carry a training dummy 50 feet.
 
Phase II:
 
Later the same testing day, at approximately 1100 AM, there will be a written test at 11565 Maxwell Road, Roswell at the Roswell Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center (RAPSTC).  This basic test will consist of a study period followed by a recall and answer period.  Total test time should take less than 3 hours.
 
Candidates who successfully pass both phases will continue in the process as defined below.

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 Recruit Uncertified- 31,500- 53,550
     
  • 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