Police Officer
Brentwood Police

5211 Maryland Way

Brentwood, TN 37027
Contact: Sgt. Hardcastle,

Recruiting

615-371-0130
 

Population 35,000
# officers: 58
lateral entry: yes
take home car: no

Paid Holidays: 10

Vacation Holidays: All accrue 8 hours monthly

ShiftDiff Pay:    Yes, for evening and midnight shifts

Qualifications:

>> Bachelors degree from an accredited college or     university
>> Minimum requirement is at least 60 semester hours of credit
>> Must be at least 21 years of age
>> Have no criminal record
>> Satisfactory driving record
>> Be able to meet or exceed Tennessee POST rules for certification

Salary After Probation:

Starting Salary:  $28,992 to $44,115 (SC certified officers start at $31,222)

Retirement: Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Program participant
City funds retirement - no cost to officers

Health Insurance: Excellent benefits package. City covers 100% of officer health, vision, dental, disability, and LOD death policy. City will split (50/50) cost on dependent health and vision coverage.

Educational Incentives:  Yes - addition to base pay and education reimbursement plans for higher Ed.

Additional Incentives: Come be a part of an excellent law enforcement organization. Brentwood  offers its officers generous pre-tax savings match plans and tuition  reimbursement for higher education. Monthly incentives given for  qualifications over minimum such as paramedic, EMT, and education pay.

PROCEDURE - Application are accepted year round. When an opening occurs, a date will be posted to qualified applicants to appear for a written exam. If a passing score is obtained, the applicant will undergo three (3) interview boards. The interview and written exam make up the raw score. Should the applicant be chosen as a candidate, a medical exam, psych testing, polygraph test, and drug screen shall be completed.

Posted: 6/09/08

Police Officer
City of Goose Creek

P. O. Drawer 1768

Goose Creek, SC 29445
Contact: Joellyn Robbins, HR Director

843-797-6220
 

Population 32,000
# officers: 58
lateral entry: yes
take home car: yes

Paid Holidays: yes

Vacation Holidays: yes

ShiftDiff Pay:    no

Qualifications: Successful candidates should possess law enforcement certification and have related work experience.  Applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of law enforcement related experience will also be considered.  Starting annual salary for SC certified officers is $31,222

Salary After Probation:

Starting Salary:  $28,992 to $44,115 (SC certified officers start at $31,222)

Retirement: South Carolina State Retirement
401k with City match after one year of employment

Health Insurance: Employee coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long Term Disability paid at 100% by the City.

Educational Incentives:  Educational reimbursement program after two years of employment.

Additional Incentives: 8 sick hours accrued per month

Posted: 10/04/07

Police Officer
Rock Hill Police Department
120 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC  29730
Contact: MPOI T. Marquez
803-326-2433

Population 65000
# officers: 130
lateral entry: yes
take home car: yes

Paid Holidays: yes

Vacation Holidays: yes

ShiftDiff Pay:    no

Qualifications: Contact MPOI T. Marquez at 803-326-2433 or Email at tmarquez@ci.rock-hill.sc.us  for minimum qualifications. Goto Department web site: www.rockhillpd.com

Salary After Probation:

Starting Salary:  $31,013
Salary Probate:  +5%

Retirement: 25 years with full health insurance package

Health Insurance:

Educational Incentives:  Full tuition assistance on all approved coursework

Additional Incentives: Fully equipped gym and range.

Posted: 8/13/07

Police Officer
Cumming Police
301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Cumming, GA 30040
Contact: Lisa Allen
770-781-2000

Population 5000
# officers: 20
lateral entry: no
take home car: no

Paid Holidays: 8

Vacation Holidays: 12 yearly up to 192 hours

ShiftDiff Pay:    n/a rotating 12 hour shifts

Qualifications: Must be 21 of age and have no felony charges in background, must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process. Looking for certified and non-certified applicants.  Please send resume to: cummingpd.net

Salary After Probation:

Starting Salary:  $28000
Salary Probate:  $30000

Retirement: Retirement through GMA

Health Insurance: The city offers a very good insurance program.

Additional Incentives: Nextel provided for Sworn Officers, uniforms, duty gear  and POBA dues paid by the city. We are a small agency in Forsyth County that is growing very quickly.

Posted: 5/29/07

Narcotics Investigator

SWGA Drug Task Force

P.O. Box 727  

170 West Stephens Street

Camilla, GA  

Contact: Cmdr. J.N. Autrey

229-336-2078

# officers: 8

lateral entry: yes

take home car: yes

Paid Holidays: yes

Vacation Holidays: 2 weeks  

Please visit: www.swgadtf.com

Qualifications:

GA POST Peace Officer Cert.  2 years experience or college, writing and verbal skills, HS Graduate or equivalent. 

GA Drivers license, Drug Screen, and Background check, Physical.  High degree of integrity.

Must live within Mitchell, Grady, or Baker Co, GA, or 35 miles of Camilla or Cairo, GA.  Apply online at

www.swgadtf.com

Starting Salary: $26,832

Salary After Probation: $27,950

Retirement:

Standard, Vested at 5, 10, 15, 20, 30

Health Insurance: Excellent Health Package (Medical, Dental, Prescriptions) No charge for employee

$200 month for family coverage

Educational Incentives:

Emphasis on training

Additional Benefits: Cell phone, pager, drive home vehicle.  All equipment provided.  Emphasis on training

Posted: 10/30

Police Officer

George Mason University Police Department

4400 University Drive MS 3D3

Fairfax, VA  22030   

Contact: Detective B.C. Bannon

703-993-2815

# officers: 52

lateral entry: yes

take home car:  no

Paid Holidays: 12

Vacation Holidays: 12  

Please visit: http://www.gmu.edu/police

Qualifications:

United States Citizen  21+ years old; High School Graduate or GED; Good health and physical condition;

Ability to pass a rigorous background investigation; Valid drivers license; No felony convictions; No illegal

drug use within 12 months; Must live within a 75 mile radius of the Fairfax Campus

Starting Salary: $37,544

Salary After Probation: $39,059

Retirement:

Virginia State Law Officers Retirement System (VALORS).  All paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia/George

Mason University.  25 year law enforcement retirement with a retiree health credit after 15 years.

Supplemental retirement 403B or 457 plans available  with a cash match for the state.

VA State Employees transfer

Health Insurance:

Choice of VA state Employee Health Insurance programs: Kaiser HMO or Bluecross/Blue Shield PPO

Educational Incentives:

Tuition waiver for 6 credits per semester for employees.  12 credits max a year.

Additional Benefits:

4 hours of annual leave accrued per pay period (additional hours based on years of service); 8 days of sick leave per year; 4 family personal days per year; Medical Insurance (90% paid by George Mason University); Prescription plan; Dental plan; Vision plan; Life insurance paid by George Mason University; Retirement paid by George Mason University under the Virginia Retirement System; Tuition Waiver; Long term Disability paid by George Mason University; All uniforms and dry cleaning provided; Direct deposit; Credit Union; US savings Bonds; Sick Leave Bank; Veterans Benefits; Child care; VA State Employee

Posted: 10/11

Police Officer

City of Miami Beach

1700 Convention Center Drive

Miami Beach, Florida 33139    

Contact: Otera Hart

305-673-7524

# officers: 400

lateral entry: yes

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: see website

Vacation Holidays: see website      

Qualifications:

For requirements and application process instructions, please visit our
website or call 305-673-7777, press #1, then #4.

Starting Salary: $36,294

Salary After Probation:

Retirement:

Please visit our website www.miamibeachfl.gov. for full retirement benefits
package information.

Health Insurance:

Please visit www.miamibeachfl.gov.

Police Officer

Gadsden Police Department

90 Broad Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35901    

Contact: Personnel Department

256-549-4550

# officers: 92

lateral entry: no

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: 12

Vacation Holidays:

Qualifications:

21-45 years old or 49 w/ 4 years military. high School or equivalent.

Starting Salary: $25,644

Salary After Probation: $28,745

Retirement:

Health Insurance:

Longevity pay; paid sick leave; uniform allowance

posted:(8/30)

Police Officer

LaGrange Police Department

100 Haralson Street

LaGrange, Georgia 30241    

Contact: Lt. Hall/Cpl Perez

706-883-2603

# officers: 80

lateral entry: yes

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: yes

Vacation Holidays: 10/year

Qualifications:

High School or GED; 21 years old; have a valid GA driver's License; GA P.O.S.T. Certified or ability to obtain certification and have the ability to obtain the essential functions of the job.

Starting Salary: $29,105

Salary After Probation: $30,561

Retirement:

Deferred Compensation Retirement plan 457, Employer Match 401A, POAB

Health Insurance:

City Group Health/ Dental Insurance

posted:(8/30)

Police Officer

Selma Police Department

1300 Alabama Avenue

Selma, Alabama 36701    

Contact: Sgt. Joe Little, Jr.

334-874-2127

# officers: 57

lateral entry: yes

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: 11

Vacation Holidays: 12 - (12 hour) days per year

Shift Differential Pay: $100/mth for nights, traffic, investigations and bike unit

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age, a US citizen, no felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, have a valid Alabama Driver's license and possess a high school diploma or GED

Starting Salary: $22,630

Salary After Probation: $24,790

Retirement:

25 year state retirement. Upon 25 year retirement, City continues to pay for BC/BS.

Health Insurance:

BC/BS including  Dental & Vision Insurance

Educational Incentives:

Associates Degree: 2.5%    -  Bachelor's Degree: 4.5%   -  Master's Degree: 7.5%

posted:(8/30)

Deputy Corrections

Chatham County Sheriff's Department

1050 Carl Griffin Drive

Savannah, GA 31405

Contact: Sgt. Sheree Rogers

912-652-7795

# officers: 325

lateral entry: no

take home car:     no

Paid Holidays: 11

Vacation Holidays: 12 - (up to 480 hours)

Qualifications:

Must meet Georgia P.O.S.T minimum qualifications for certifications as a Jail Officer and Peace Officer. Must be at  least 20 years old. For requirements and questions contact Sgt. S. Rogers.

Starting Salary: $25,000

Salary After Probation: $27,500

Retirement:

2% per year of salary up to 30 years (60%), 1% per year after. Last three years of employment salary used as base.

Health Insurance:

Provided to employee by County for a fee. Family plan is available.

Educational Incentives:

Uniforms and equipment provided. Employees will be sent to Academy for certification as a Peace Officer after approximately 2 years of employment (based on Seniority) *Notice: A conditional written agreement is required
for this position. Terms of the agreement requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two years of completion of POST Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.

posted:(8/30)

Police Officer

Columbus Police Department

510 Tenth Street

Columbus, GA 31902

Contact: Sgt. P. Teachey

706-653-3154

# officers: 388

lateral entry: no

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: 9

Vacation Holidays: 13 

Qualifications:

30 Sem/45 Qtrs of college; At least 21;* US Citizen ; No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions of moral turpitude; Successful completion of: Physical Agility Test, Background Investigation, Polygraph, Psychological Exam, Oral Interview

Starting Salary: $24,427

Salary After Probation: $24,427

Retirement:

Age 55 with 25 years of service (65 Maximum age) 30-year (45%) maximum in benefit calculation

Health Insurance:

Blue Choice: HMO  PPO.

Educational Incentives:

N/A

posted:(8/30)

Police Officer

Tuscaloosa Police Department

3801 Mill Creek Avenue

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Contact: Lt. Mark Whittle

205-349-0500

# officers: 251

lateral entry: no

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: 10

Vacation Holidays: up to 5 weeks

Shift Differential Pay: yes

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen;21yrs of age; No convictions for serious traffic infractions last 5yrs;Valid Alabama Drivers License; No convictions of Felony crimes or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. High School Diploma or GED
Certificate.
 

Starting Salary: $35,041

Salary After Probation: $35,041

Retirement:

Member owned and controlled pension

Health Insurance:

BC/BS

Educational Incentives:

N/A

posted:(8/30)

Police Officer

DeKalb County Police Department

5255 Snapfinger Park Drive, Ste 120

Decatur, GA 30035

Contact: Recruiting Office

770-322-2617

# officers: 1,000

lateral entry: yes

take home car:     no

Paid Holidays: 10/ yr (cannot accrue more than 10)

Vacation Holidays:15 days annual; 10 sick days

Shift Differential Pay: no

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED; At least 20 years old; No domestic violence or felony convictions; Must be a US Citizen; Valid Driver's License; Honorable Discharge if Veteran
.

Starting Salary: $34,428

Salary After Probation:

Retirement:

2.75% for every year of service.  Employees only contribute 1/2 of 1%.
Based on the highest consecutive 36-month pay period in the last 10 years.
Maximum retirement is 82.5% after 30 years; 55% after 20 years.
 

Health Insurance:

Blue Choice: HMO  PPO; United HC HMO or PPO; Keiser Permanente

Educational Incentives:

Start at $36,144 for Bachelors Degree
$1,000.00 BONUS and starting pay of $36,852 for Certified Officers w/2+
years of experience. Uniforms and equipment provided. Work four days and off three.

posted:(8/30)

Police Officer

Atlanta Police Department

675 Ponce De Leon Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30308

Contact: Sergeant Bruce Hedley

404-853-7651

# officers: 1,700

lateral entry: yes

take home car:     no

Paid Holidays: All major holidays

Vacation Holidays:96 - 200 hours vacation per year; 104 hours sick leave per year

Shift Differential Pay: no; Specialty Pay available

Qualifications:

Please visit our web page to review information on qualifications @
www.atlantapd.org
.

Starting Salary: $34,108

Lateral Starting Pay = $36,762 - $43,397 (depending upon education and
experience)

Salary After Probation:

Retirement:

Traditional Pension Plan of 3% per year with 80% cap. Employee contributes
6.00% of salary and city contributes 24.20%. Deferred Compensation Plan 457
and POAB
 

Health Insurance:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO, PPO, and Kaiser Permanente

Dental, Orthodontics, Life Insurance;
 

Educational Incentives:

100% tuition at Georgia State University; Additional steps of pay for AA and BS Degree

posted:(9/13)

Police Officer

Lexington Police Department

150 E. Main Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Contact: Officer Shari Ramey

859-425-2325

# officers: 516

lateral entry: no

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: 84 hours a year

Vacation Holidays: 120 hours per year

Shift Differential Pay: n/a

Fixed shifts, 4/10 Plan-Four 10 hour days with 3 days off, Paid fitness
membership,120 hours of Sick Leave per year, All uniforms and equipment
provided.

Qualifications:

High Diploma/GED, must be at least 21 years of age, U.S. Citizen, Possess a valid
drivers license, No felony convictions, No illegal drug use, No visible tattoos
while in uniform.
.

Starting Salary: $28,843

Lateral Starting Pay = $36,762 - $43,397 (depending upon education and
experience)

Salary After Probation: $34,423

Retirement:

20 years of service - (50% after 20 years, 2 1/2% increase for each additional year)
 

Health Insurance:

Flexible Benefits Package-312.30 per month. Includes options of
health, life, dental, vision and disability.

Educational Incentives:

Degree: $1,000.00; 30-59 hours-$400.00; 60-89 hours-$700.00; 99-199 hours-$900.00

posted:(9/17)

Police Officer

Hoover Police Department

100 Municipal Drive

Hoover, AL 35216

Contact: LT Byrd

205-444-7700

# officers: 139

lateral entry: yes

take home car:     yes

Paid Holidays: 12

Vacation Holidays: 6 hours per month graduated with time and service

Shift Differential Pay: n/a

Qualifications:

21 years of age  AND Valid DL AND HS or GED and POST Certicicate and 4 years law enforcement experience, OR Assoc Degree (or equivalent hrs) in CJ and POST Certificate and 2 years law enforcement experience OR Bachelor's Degree in CJ, or related field. See Posting at www.hooveral.org in the Human Resources Dept.
 

Starting Salary: $36,660

Salary After Probation: $36,660

Retirement:

Alabama State Retirement (See Summary of Benefits at www.hooveral.org)
 

Health Insurance:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield PMD Health, Vision, Dental. Family coverage available. See Summary of Benefits at www.hooveral.org.

Educational Incentives: 24 hours Bonus leave after three months. Life Insurance and Accidental Death Dismemberment. Long Term Disability. Tuition Reimbursement. Membership to City Recreation Center (Free to employees, discounts for family). See Summary of Benefits at www.hooveral.org

(10/15)

Police Officer

East Point Police Department

2727 East Point Street

East Point, GA 30344

Contact: Capt D. Chase

404-765-1165

# officers: 130

lateral entry: yes

take home car:    no

Paid Holidays: 8

Sick Days- 8 days a year; Personal Days- 4 days a year; Paid Military Leave- Up to 18 days paid military leave for members serving their annual Military Reserve or National Guard obligation.
 

Vacation Holidays: 0-4 years of service 10 days per year 0-4 years of
service 10 days per year

Shift Differential Pay: n/a

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen. Minimum age: 21. Valid Georgia Driver's License. Honorable Discharge from Armed Forces; No felony convictions; No misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements; No DUI / DWI convictions or pleas of Nolo Contendere.
 

Starting Salary: $35,700

Salary After Probation: $37,485

Retirement:

Members receive a defined pension plan and may retire at the minimum retirement age of 55 or with maximum benefit at age 65. Vested rights occur after 10 years of service
 

Health Insurance:

Members may elect health insurance coverage with dependent coverage available at an additional charge. Members may elect dental insurance coverage with dependent coverage available at an additional charge

Officers will receive a annual uniform allowance of $600.00 to purchase
uniforms and other duty equipment.  [The Department will supply firearms,
ammunition, leather gear, ballistic vest and badges]
 

Members are covered for on-the-job injury under the City Long-Term
Disability Plan provided by AFLAC with individual short-term disability
plans available at an additional charge.

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Police Officer

Wilmington Police Department

P.O. Box 1810

Wilmington, NC 28402

Contact: Officer J. Alan Stokes

800-917-5474

# officers: 258

lateral entry: yes

take home car:    yes

Paid Holidays: 12

Vacation Holidays:

Shift Differential Pay: n/a

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen. Minimum age: 21. Valid Driver's License.  High School Diploma .
 

Starting Salary: $29,998

Salary After Probation: $29,998
 

Retirement:

Call for Details
 

Health Insurance:

Call for Details

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State Trooper

301 South Ripley Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Contact: Lt. Karl Wade

334-242-3428

# officers: 658

lateral entry: no

take home car:    yes

Paid Holidays: yes

Vacation Holidays: 13 days vacation (up to 29 days based on years of service)

Shift Differential Pay: no

Additional benefits include the following:
Daily subsistence Pay, Drive-home vehicle, 13 days of sick leave annually, Federally funded overtime, 168 hours of paid military leave

Qualifications:

Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must reach the age of 21 by April 16, 2005 in order to qualify for the Trooper test being administered on that day .

Next test will be given April 16, 2005
 

Starting Salary: $26,410

Salary After Probation: 2.5 - 5% increase
 

Retirement:

Troopers may retire at the age of 52 with 10 years of credited service, or at any age with 25 years of credited service. A generous retirement program features benefits which may vary according to the length of service
 

Health Insurance: Paid Health Insurance

Educational Incentives:

Starting salaries will be adjusted based on education above the minimum: Completion of a 2-year degree - $27,079.00 and completion of a 4-year degree - $28,433.60.

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Police Officer

Gainesville Police Department

118 Jesse Jewell Parkway

Gainesville, GA 30501

Contact: Cpt. Paul Sherman

770-297-5420

# officers: 99

lateral entry: no

take home car:    yes

Paid Holidays: 9

Vacation Holidays: 15 after 12 months

Shift Differential Pay: no

Additional benefits include the following:
Workers Compensation, Rewards and Recognition, Continuing Education, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation Plan, Sick Leave, Employee Assistance
Program, Nationally Accredited and State Certified Agency

Qualifications:

Valid Georgia Drivers License, High School Diploma/GED, Copy of Birth
Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship, Criminal History, Check Work
History, Polygraph Examination, References, Written and/or Psychological
Analysis, Physical Examination/Drug Screen, Interview with Chief
 

Starting Salary: $29,942

Salary After Probation: 3%
 

Retirement:

Vested After 10yrs.,Eligible for early Retirement after 20yrs.,Normal
Retirement after 25yrs.,Maximum benefit after 33yrs.,99% of best 5yrs.
salary after 33yrs.of plan participation. Plan is funded by participant and
City of Gainesville with each contributing 10.5% of participants gross
income
 

Health Insurance: Free coverage to employees with HMO/PPO Plan at no minimal cost; Dependent coverage available, Group Life Insurance Plans, Dental Plan(Optional), LongTerm/Short Term Disability Plans
 

Educational Incentives:

Tuition Reimbursement for college Education, 2.5% for each level of
P.O.S.T. Certification
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Deputy Sheriff

Cumberland County Sheriff's Department

131 Dick Street

Fayetteville, NC  28301

Contact: Lt. Andrew Melvin

910-323-1500

# officers: 500

lateral entry: yes

take home car:    yes

Paid Holidays: 12

Vacation Holidays: Varies with tenure months

Shift Differential Pay: no

Additional benefits include the following:
Numerous opportunities for advancement. See web page for more information

Qualifications:

Over 21, high school grad or GED, pass psychological physical and polygraph
testing
 

Starting Salary: $29,000

Salary After Probation:
 

Retirement:

See agency webpage at www.ccsonc.org
 

Health Insurance: See agency webpage at www.ccsonc.org
 

Educational Incentives:

See agency webpage at www.ccsonc.org
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Police Officer

Portsmouth Police Department

711 Crawford ST

Portsmouth, VA 2370

Contact: Officer Scott Agee

757-393-8020

# officers: 250

lateral entry: yes

take home car:    yes

Paid Holidays: 10.5

Vacation Holidays: 8.5 hours/ month

Shift Differential Pay: no

Additional benefits include the following:
Furnished Uniforms
25 year Retirement Plan (VSRS)
Life Insurance; Credit Union;
Deferred Compensation plan;
Pre-Tax Health and Dental Insurance; Flexible Spending Plan

Qualifications:

Minimum age of 21 years old; Must obtain Virginia Drivers License by hire date; High School Diploma or GED; Must be a U.S. Citizen; No DOMESTIC ASSAULT CONVICTIONS; No Dishonorable Discharge from the military; Vision correctable to 20/30 or uncorrected to 20/70; No Color blindness
 

Starting Salary: $29,916

Salary After Probation: $31,411
 

Retirement:

Virginia Retirement System: 25 years total and 50 years old or 5 years @50 years old
 

Health Insurance: Free coverage to employees with HMO/PPO Plan at no minimal cost; Dependent coverage available, Group Life Insurance Plans, Dental Plan(Optional), LongTerm/Short Term Disability Plans
 

Educational Incentives:

$500 Additional pay for Associates Degree; $1000 Additional pay for Bachelors Degree

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