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The Cobb County Police Department is a CALEA-accredited and nationally recognized full-service law enforcement agency, with an authorized strength of over 700 sworn officers, located in the metropolitan Atlanta area, and services a population of approximately 800,000 citizens. In response to the recent expansion of our workforce, we are looking for highly motivated, hardworking, and ethical men and women who are seeking a career in law enforcement, to join our progressive department and serve a great community.

Applicants must complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT) (obstacle course) in 2:06 or less (2 minutes and 6 seconds).  

Order of Events for PAT:

Run 1 ¾ Laps around Perimeter of Course & Enter the Interior of Course;

Jump 2 Low Hurdles;

Negotiate a set of Stairs 2 times;

Jump 1 Low Hurdle;

Crawl Under an Obstacle set at 2’ above the floor;

Jump 6' L Ditch Simulation;

Climb over 4’ H Chain Link Fence;

Climb through 4’ H Window;

Drag 150-pound weight (Dummy) 20 feet;

Finish with 1 Lap plus 24’ Around Perimeter of Course.

COMPENSATION

BASE PAY

Entry Level Police Officer: $50,377

Lateral Officer Pay: Lateral entry applicants will be given credit for years of service and placed accordingly in the Step in Grade pay scale.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

  • Evening Shift officers receive an additional $0.50/hour.
  • Morning Shift officers receive an additional $1.00/hour.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY

  • Associates Degree: $1,000 [$250 per quarter]
  • Bachelor's Degree: $2,000 [$500 per quarter]
  • Master's Degree: $3,000 [$750 per quarter]

OTHER COMPENSATION

  • Take Home Vehicle Program
  • Hazardous Duty Pay - where applicable
  • On-Call for Court Pay
  • Paid Overtime

$4,000 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR NON-LATERAL POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

$8,000 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS

A hiring incentive is offered to both Lateral and non-lateral recruits who meet specific criteria along with completion of phase II training. The Cobb County Police Department requires a commitment of three years from the date of hire. If voluntary separation occurs prior to the three-year commitment, the incentive must be paid back on a pro-rated basis.