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About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of work experience involving public contact.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Citizen of the United States or a legal resident.
- Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.
- No felony, domestic violence, or misdemeanor assault convictions.
- Legally able to possess and carry a firearm in Georgia.
- Vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye with normal color vision.
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
- An acceptable score on a timed educational level assessment examination.
- An acceptable psychological assessment.
- An acceptable score on the fitness performance standards test.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and guidance.
- Promotion to Police Officer upon passing the Academy and receiving P.O.S.T. certification.
There is something very charming and familiar about Chatham County, GA; very historic, yet very now; very suburban, yet very metropolitan; simply an amazing place to live, work, play and raise a family. Chatham County, the 5th oldest county in the State of Georgia (and the largest county outside of the Atlanta metropolitan area), is an idyllic riverfront community containing the beautiful and international city of Savannah and the 3 crystal clear miles of uninterrupted public beach at Tybee Island. In Chatham County, we take great pride in partnering with our citizens and collaborating with a diverse array of businesses, universities and other government entities. Operating under the Commission-Manager form of local government, Chatham County has roughly 2,000 diverse, energetic and excited team members working in more than 35 departments. With an excellent comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries and opportunities for growth and development, Chatham County government is the employer of choice for people from across the country. BENEFITS: • Group Health & Life Insurance • Dental & Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan • Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) • Accrual of Sick & Annual Leave • Longevity Pay • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program • 11 Paid Holidays • Wellness Program • Private Employee Health Center for health plan participants Apply online by visiting http://jobs.chathamcounty.org If you have questions, contact the Talent Management Division at 912-652-7964.