Dynamic Police Officer: Patrol, Investigate, Protect

City of Alpharetta, GA; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Police Officer to protect public health, safety and welfare in Alpharetta. Duties include patrol, traffic control, investigations, evidence handling, and court-related responsibilities.

Applicants may be assigned to Alpharetta City Jail until the Police Academy begins in July 2026 if uncertified. The role requires POST Georgia certification and ongoing training, with a starting salary based on the Public Safety New Hire Pay Matrix.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and 21+ years old.
• Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Certified Georgia Police Academy.
• Must maintain required firearms and driving certifications.

Responsibilities

• Protects public health, safety and welfare; enforces laws.
• Patrols assigned zones and directs traffic as needed.
• Investigates crimes, collects evidence and prepares reports.
• Handles warrants, subpoenas and court-related duties.
• Responds to incidents, assists victims and provides first aid as required.
• When assigned as K-9 handler, conducts searches and supports sworn personnel.

Skills

Criminal law

Patrol enforcement

Investigations

Evidence handling

Warrants

Public safety

First aid

Canine handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certified Georgia Police Academy

Tools

Radios

Computer systems

Job description

City of Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Police Officer to protect public health, safety and welfare in Alpharetta. Duties include patrol, traffic control, investigations, evidence handling, and court-related responsibilities.

Applicants may be assigned to Alpharetta City Jail until the Police Academy begins in July 2026 if uncertified. The role requires POST Georgia certification and ongoing training, with a starting salary based on the Public Safety New Hire Pay Matrix.