2026 Police Officer

City of Marietta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,547; Full time

Job summary

A municipal police department is seeking a Police Officer in Marietta, Georgia to uphold the law and ensure public safety. Officers will patrol assigned areas, respond to emergencies, and enforce both state and local laws. Candidates must be at least 19 3/4 years old, a U.S. citizen, and able to pass various tests, including physical fitness and psychological examinations. Competitive salary range based on qualifications and experience is provided, ensuring an opportunity to serve the community effectively.

Qualifications

• Ages 19 3/4 years or older.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Must pass physical fitness, drug screen, and psychological exams.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to control traffic and prevent crime.
• Respond to emergency dispatch calls.
• Enforce laws by making arrests and handling suspects.
• Complete daily reports of activities.

Skills

Competency in law enforcement procedures

Ability to perform emergency first aid

Traffic control

Knowledge of state and local laws

Communication skills in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Firearms

Job description

2026 Police Officer - Marietta Police Department

Status: Open until December 31, 2026

Salary

• $51,000 - New hire base salary (high school diploma/GED)
• $52,234 - New hires with an associate degree or equivalent hours or two years of active‑du‑ty military service
• $53,547 - New hires with a bachelor’s degree or higher or four years of active‑du‑ty military service
• MARKET RATE - Lateral hires with Georgia P.O.S.T. certification and law enforcement experience

Job Overview

This is the first rank of the Marietta Police force that includes both non‑certified and certified officers. Certified officers are expected to demonstrate competency in law enforcement procedures. Works under the general supervision of an assigned sergeant. Performs a wide range of law enforcement functions including making arrests, issuing traffic tickets, crowd control and investigative work to promote public safety and security, crime prevention and general enforcement of the law.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators as required
• Identify criminal offenders and activity, handle suspects, call for backup, and participate in court proceedings
• Respond to emergency dispatch calls and provide emergency first aid until emergency personnel arrive
• Enforce state and local laws by arresting violators, keep current on law changes, attend seminars and training
• Appear in city, state, and federal courts as witness or to defend charges; provide incident reports to prosecutors and attorneys
• Engage in traffic control activities, issue citations, conduct sobriety tests, dispatch emergency personnel and tow trucks
• Complete daily shift activity and incident reports as required; document actions with daily reports
• May be assigned apprehension and detection activities, interviews, evidence collection, and surveillance/undercover observation

Mandatory Qualifications

• Age at least 19 3/4 years at time of written exam
• U.S. citizen (proof of citizenship at time of hire required)
• Must pass a written entry examination, background investigation, oral examination examination, and drug screen
• Must successfully pass a standard physical fitness exam, medical exam, polygraph and psychological test
• Must maintain certification in use of firearms
• Must be free of felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or sufficient misdemeanor convictions to evidence a pattern; good habits and moral character

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Must obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) certification by end of test period and maintain annually with at least 20 hours of POST approved training
• Must achieve and maintain certification in use of firearms

Disclaimer Must be able to successfully pass a standard physical fitness exam, medical exam, drug screen, polygraph exam, and psychological test.