Police Officer
City of Johns Creek
- Johns Creek, GA
- $26.49-41.73 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- healthcare, fantastic retirement benefits, including 12% of your base pay to 401a, $1 for $1 up to 5% match in the 457(b) retirement plans with financial adviser services available at no additional cost (this could be a total of 22%!)
- a take-home Tahoe if you live within 35 miles after field training program
- paid POAB benefits
- $800 monthly stipend if you live within City limits of Johns Creek
- in house gym and locker rooms
- $5,000 sign-on bonus after the field training program
- longevity bonus of $5,000.00
- Vacation: 95.94 hours -1 year of service; 143.78 for 5 years of service; 191.88 hours yearly for 17 years of service; and 239.46 hours yearly for 26 years of service. Sick leave accumulates at 4.42 hours biweekly.
- Community-First Philosophy: At Johns Creek, we prioritize community engagement and partnership. You'll have the chance to build strong, positive relationships with the residents you serve, fostering trust and mutual respect.
- Advanced Training and Development: Our commitment to your growth never wavers. We offer continuous training and educational opportunities, ensuring you remain at the forefront of law enforcement practices. If you are not a certified police officer and you make it through our recruiting process, we will send you through an extensive training program called P.O.S.T. that will certify you to become a police officer. *POST equivalency for certified officers out of state is accepted.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: You'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology, empowering you to excel in your duties and keep our community safe.
- Career Advancement: Your career progression is a priority at Johns Creek. We offer various career paths, from specialized units to leadership positions, to help you achieve your professional goals.
- Extra Perks: Outer loadbearing carriers are authorized, you can have visible tattoos on arms as long as they are appropriate, you can have a beard with a minimal fee to our Public Safety Foundation, and we offer a $500 referral program if you refer other officers to the City!
- US Citizen
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- 21 years of age (no age limit)
- No felony convictions
- No marijuana use in the last three years
- No illegal drug usage
- Possess a valid Georgia Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record or able to get a Georgia Class C driver's license prior to your hire date
- Strong moral character and commitment to ethical policing
- Physical fitness and agility test
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism