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We Make Decisions That Make a Difference

The Roswell Police Department has many opportunities for hard working, motivated men and women to have a fulfilling, meaningful career. We, the Roswell Police Department, show in our words and actions that we value:

Integrity: Honesty and truthfulness in our actions.

Responsibility & Professionalism: Acting professional with the interest of the community foremost.

Courage: The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation.

Compassion: Have concern and respect for all.

Perseverance: The diligent pursuit of our organizational mission and vision despite hardships, obstacles or opposition.

Through our values we commit to uphold the Constitution of the United States and laws of the State of Georgia in order to achieve justice for all.




Our standards are high, but the rewards are great. We are a nationally accredited agency that fosters a culture of leadership and empowerment, utilizing every officer's strengths and creating an environment where teamwork and career development meet for the benefit of the citizens we serve. Our Career Development Program assists officers in meeting their individual career goals as well as advancing up the chain of command among its many units including Uniform Patrol, K9, Criminal Investigations, Traffic Enforcement, Crime Suppression, Narcotics, Community Relations, Honor Guard, DUI Task Force, Bike Patrol, a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team, and federal task force positions such as HIDTA and DEA.




Competitive benefits and a progressive, open-minded department in a diverse, growing city.

Competitive Benefits

• Signing Bonus of $4,000 for certified and $3,000 for non-certified candidates
• We pay for and pay you while you attend the POST-mandated police academy
• Additional training at Roswell Recruit Training Academy
• On-going specialized training at the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center
• Take Home Car Program
• Pay incentives for college degrees
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Cutting edge equipment and technology available to everyone
• 12-hour shifts
• State of the art equipment and software
  
  

Starting Pay

Police Officer I (0-1 Year Experience)

• with High School Diploma (or GED equivalent): $26.81/hr
• with Associates Degree: $27.78/hr
• Bachelor’s Degree: $28.60/hr

Police Officer I (2-5 Years Experience)

• with High School Diploma (or GED equivalent): $27.78 - $30.62/hr
• with Associates Degree: $28.60 - $31.69/hr
• with Bachelor’s Degree: $29.59 - $32.80/hr

Our officers have created an evaluation process that seeks the best candidates to work side by side with us. Moral character and the right mindset to learn, work hard, and lead are stressed.

Minimum Requirements:

• United States citizen
• Minimum age of 21
• Valid driver's license
• High School diploma or GED
• Honorable Discharge if served in the Armed Forces
• Visual ability cannot be less than 20/100 each eye uncorrected and 20/20 corrected
  
  

Evaluation Process:

A candidate must successfully complete the evaluation process:

Phase I

• Background Packet - Applicants are given 14 days to complete the packet with their personal background information to assist in determining their suitability for the position.
• Physical Agility Test - Obstacle course based on actual police-related activities.
• Morris-McDaniel Law Enforcement Exam (ELLE) - Battery of tests designed to assess specific skills and abilities such as problem sensitivity, semantic ordering, verbal comprehension, memorization, etc.
• Typing Assessment - Minimum requirement is 30 words per minute.
• Writing Assessment - Select a topic from 3 choices and provide 3-5 paragraphs, each containing 3-5 sentences.
• Initial Interview - An informal interview to be conducted as soon as practical.

Phase II

• Criminal / Driver History Checks - A preliminary check to ensure that applicants meet the minimum standards set forth by GA POST and the department policy.
• Records Checks - A preliminary check to ensure that applicants meet the minimum standards set forth by GA POST and the department policy.
• Background Investigation - An extensive investigation into the applicant’s background to determine suitability for the department. Applicant's will be made aware that sensitive and confidential aspects of their lives may be explored.

Phase III

• Behavioral Panel Interview - Formal job-related interview before a panel comprised of police officers with varying levels of training, knowledge, and experience.
• Ride-Along - Conducted with a senior officer on both a day shift and night shift for at least 4 hours per shift.

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Phase IV

• Medical Examination/Drug Screen
• Psychological Assessment
• Polygraph Examination

Phase V

• Command Interview/Final Job Offer – Formal Interview comprised of Chief of Police, Deputy Chief and Department Captains.

Start Date

• Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy - 11 weeks, Monday through Friday 8-5.
• Field Training - Minimum of 10 weeks with a training officer.
• Probationary Period - 1 year of probationary status with the City of Roswell to begin on date of hire.

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Questions should be directed to the Office of Professional Standards at 770-640-4100 or RPDcareers@roswellgov.com.

The City of Roswell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.