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Police Officer

City of Sandy Springs
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About the job

 

Who is Sandy Springs PD?

The individuals who wear the Sandy Springs Police Department’s badge share the common desire to make an impact and a difference every day. We look for men and women who value being part of a team where they are respected within the department and in the community we serve – police officers that know they have the opportunity to save lives and to change lives, too. The SSPD is proud of its high retention rate and career growth opportunities. The desire to help people in a city that embraces its police force, combined with a job where no two days are alike, make the Sandy Springs Police Department an optimum place to build a career.

 

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; provides a high level of customer service and integrate the community into policing activities; participates in community based police activities and programs; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities. Performs other duties, as required.

 

POST CERTIFIED AND NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANTS CAN APPLY!

 

Here is a breakdown of the Police Officer pay with education, experience, and military service:

A police recruit is defined as a new hire who is not Georgia POST certified with no prior sworn law enforcement experience.

 

BASE PAY:

Non-Sworn - Recruit Pay: $66,229

New hires who are not POST certified but have four (4) or more years of active–duty military service will have a starting Police Recruit pay of $71,686.

 

Upon completion of the Field Training Program, the officer will be classified as a Police Officer 1 (PO1) and pay is based on the following matrix:

Complete Field Training Program:

High School Diploma: $71,686

4 years Active Military: $71,686

Bachelor’s Degree: $73,477

 

Lateral Applicants:

A new hire, who is certified in Georgia or another state and has less than two (2) years of Law Enforcement experience, will be classified as a Police Officer 1 (PO1). Pay is based on the following matrix:

* Lateral Transfer pay is based on experience, education and military.

Pass Academy and Field Training: $71,686

Pass Academy and Field Training with B.D.: $73,477

 

 

For Georgia POST Certified officers OR LE officers certified in another state with two (2) or more years of law enforcement experience, the following pay matrix will apply based on experience and education:

 

Starting Pay:

With a High School Diploma:

2 Years LE (PO1): $73,477

3 Years LE (PO1): $75,269

4 Years LE (PO2): $79,282

5 Years LE (PO2): $81,262

 

With an Associate’s Degree:

2 Years LE (PO1): $75,269

3 Years LE (PO1): $77,061

 

With a Bachelor’s Degree:

2 Years LE (PO1): $77,061

3 Years LE (PO1): $78,853

4 Years LE (PO2): $82,452

5 Years LE (PO2): $84,434

 

 

With our competitive pay, the Sandy Springs Police Department offers the following benefits:

 

  • $55-$90/hour Extra Job Opportunities
  • 30-Mile Take Home Car Program
  • $5,250 Per year College Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Onsite Workout Facility
  • 1 hour workout time during shift
  • Training Opportunities
  • Uniform and all Equipment provided
  • Life Insurance (4x yearly salary)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • FOP Legal Defense Plan (Criminal) paid for by the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund

AND MORE!

 

Retirement

Full-time employees receive a contribution of 12% (City paid) of their annual salary into the City's 401(a) beginning the first month following one month of employment. Employees are eligible for a 457(b). The City will add an additional 5% (City paid) into the employee's 401(a) for the first 5% the employee contributes to their optional 457(b) for a total of a 22% retirement contribution

 

We also offer a multitude of bonuses:

 

Hiring Bonus

In state hire (non-sworn) – $4,000

In state hire (sworn) – $6,000

All out of state hires – $10,000

 

Physical Fitness Assessment Bonus

Eligible for all employees that participated in the assessment and achieved Tier 1-3

Tier 1 = $1000

Tier 2 = $500

Tier 3 = $250

 

Special Unit Bonus

SWAT = $3500

QRF = $3500

River Rescue = $3500

TRV = $3500

CNT = $2000

Honor Guard = $2000

 

Performance Evaluation Bonus

 

If our core values match yours, these are our minimum requirements:

  • United States Citizen
  • Minimum Age of 20
  • Veterans Must have an Honorable Discharge
  • A valid US Driver’s License
  • A High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Vision cannot be less than 20 / 100 uncorrected and must be corrected to 20/20

 

 

ARE YOU READY TO APPLY? IT'S AN EASY 8 STEP PROCESS!

 

Steps in the Hiring Process:

  • Step 1: Submit your application – The application is available for download when the Sandy Springs Police Department is actively recruiting.
  • Step 2: Physical Fitness Assessment – Eligible applicants will be required to successfully complete a physical fitness assessment which includes the following: vertical jump, sit-ups, push-ups, 300-meter run, 1.5-mile run.
  • Step 3: Background Packet – Upon successful completion of the physical fitness assessment, the applicant will receive a background booklet which will be completed within a period of time indicated by the Background and Recruiting Officer. The applicant will be scheduled for a meeting with the Background Investigator to review the booklet.
  • Step 4: Panel Interview – The Sandy Springs Police Department will schedule eligible applicants for an interview based on current or future manpower needs. Applicants will be interviewed by an interview panel which is made up of Sandy Springs Police Personnel of various ranks. The interview panel will either recommend, or not recommend the applicant for further consideration.
  • Step 5: Background Investigation
  • Step 6: Interview – with the Chief of Police, Executive Staff and/or Designees
  • Step 7: Conditional Offer of Employment – Applicants who successfully complete the steps above, and if a vacancy exists, will be given a conditional offer of employment. Once the applicant accepts the conditional offer of employment, the applicant must successfully complete the following steps.
  • Step 8: Polygraph Examination/Psychological Examination/Medical Examination/Drug Screening

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE OR PASS EACH STEP IN THE PROCESS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.

 

The City of Sandy Springs provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.