Police Officer

GovernmentJobs.com — Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Athens-Clarke County Police Department is offering a hiring incentive for Police Officers, including lateral entry ranks. Eligible applicants who apply and begin employment within designated dates may qualify for a cash incentive to attract qualified recruits. Incentive schedule: Apply before November 1, 2025: $10,000.

Applications on/after November 1, 2025 must begin by the stated start date. Officers may be assigned to any unit, supporting the department’s mission and upholding constitutional

Responsibilities

• May be assigned to any unit, section, or division within the police department.
• Works to support the mission of the department to protect life and uphold the Constitution, engaging with the community to reduce crime.
• Enforces applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations as required.

Job description

***HIRING INCENTIVE***

Hiring Incentive for Police Officers

Effective October 1, 2023, eligible newly hired Police Officers — including lateral entry positions (Police Officer First Class, Senior Police Officer, or Master Police Officer) — may qualify for a hiring incentive based on their application and start dates.

Incentive Schedule

• Apply before November 1, 2025: $10,000
• Apply on or after November 1, 2025, and start by

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

May receive assignment to any unit, section, or division within the police department.

Works to support the mission of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, protect and safeguard all life, and ensure the equal protection of rights for all; works closely and tirelessly with the community to reduce both crime and the fear of crime using community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing philosophies.

Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in or