Public Safety Department Career Opportunities

Career | Qualifications | Hiring | Benefits

Help Make A Difference and Join Our Team...
We are looking for exceptional men and women who have a desire to shape the future. The Cordele Police Department could be the right place for you.

Cordele is a vibrant community that serves as the transportation hub for South Central Georgia. For more than 100 years, the Cordele Police Department has been the primary provider of law enforcement services for our community. Serving the people who live, work, and visit in Cordele are the dedicated men and women of the Cordele Police Department who come from a diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

A Diverse Career
A career in law enforcement is like no other job. You won't be tied to a desk and you'll never be bored. You are part of the community, solving problems, meeting people and change the world we live in for the better.

Your career as a Crodele Police officer begins with training at the South Georgia Regional Police Academy. While attending the academy you will receive full salary and benefits. Once you have graduated from the academy, you will be assigned to work with an experienced field training officer, performing formal police duties. After completing the field training period, the officer is released to conduct patrol activities as an officer.

Throughout your career in law enforcement there will be a constant need for training on new laws and updated police procedures. We offer continuing education and a variety of specialized training schools to enhance officer's skills.

Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
18 years of age
United States Citizen
Valid Driver's License
No Felony Convictions

Hiring Process
In order to maintain the high standards for our officers, the department has a thorough and rigorous selection process. Each applicant must complete the following:

1. Written Test
2. Standardized Interview Board
3. Background Investigation
4. Psychological Stress Evaluation or Polygraph Examination
5. Psychological Assessment
6. Physical Agility Test
7. Executive Interview
8. Medical/Drug Screening
9. POST Academy Entry Exam
10. 12 month Probationary Period

"This process can begin with you obtaining an application from Personnel"

Benefits
Equipment: All equipment and uniforms including duty weapon are provided. Each officer is assigned a patrol unity and allowed to take the unit home if he lives in Crisp county. Otherwise, the unit is parked at the police department.

Career Development: No agency will provide you with as much advanced training as the Cordele Police Department. A standards program of advanced training courses including RADAR, Intoximeter Operations, Criminal Procedures, Interviews, and Interrogations are strategically scheduled to enhance each officer's development.

Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes Vacation and Sick Leave; Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance, Retirement and other options.

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