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About the Role
The City of Dunwoody Police Department is currently accepting applications for certified and non-certified Police Officers.
This is the first rank of the Dunwoody Police force that includes sworn peace officers. Sworn officers are expected to demonstrate competency in law enforcement procedures. Officers work under the general supervision of an assigned Sergeant. They perform 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.
Only candidates that meet all the minimum requirements below will be considered. The City of Dunwoody has been certified as a Drug-Free Workplace by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.
The City of Dunwoody is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
Requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• No felony convictions during your lifetime.
• No discharge from any military organization less than an honorable discharge.
• No termination for cause from a local, state or federal civil service or merit system job.
• No current financial obligations/contract to any law enforcement agency or department.
About the Agency
The above requirements are not all-inclusive.
Salary: $62,301 - $99,682
Signing Bonus: $15,000 (subject to defined terms and conditions)
Benefits:
$15,000 signing bonus
Take-home vehicle program
$800 a month housing stipend for living in the city limits
100% city-paid employee medical coverage starting on the first day of work
90% city-paid family medical coverage starting on the first day of work
Employer retirement contribution up to 21.2%
100% city-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short and long-term disability insurance
Up to $4,000 tuition assistance annually
15 paid holidays
$2,500 in additional pay for SWAT operators
$4,000 per year bonus for CID/K-9/Crime Response Team/Community Outreach