EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
CITY OF SYLVANIA
POLICE OFFICER
The City of Sylvania is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Employee would perform skilled work involving criminal investigations, protection of person and property, and crowd and traffic control. Applicants must be able to interact publicly utilizing effective written and verbal skills. P.O.S.T. certified and uncertified personnel may apply for this position. An investment into P.O.S.T. certification will be awarded to the proper uncertified candidate. Upon conditional offer of employment, candidate must successfully complete extensive background check that includes criminal history/driver’s history, drug testing, and physical agility assessment. Work schedule shift is based on the needs of the department and includes rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; proof of a valid driver’s license prior to employment with suitable DMV record; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment; ability to attend the Police Academy (21 years of age or older) if not certified.
Starting salary for uncertified employee $27,160.66, certified officer $28,535.67 plus end of year pay equal to 1.25% of annual base salary as budget year allows. Benefits package, to include health & dental insurance options, retirement, life insurance equal to 1.5 times salary, disability insurance – short & long term, vacation leave, sick leave, and 10 annual holidays. Applications can be picked up at City Hall and should be submitted to Stacy F. Mathis, City Manager, City Hall, 104 South Main Street, Sylvania, GA 30467 by Friday, September 25, 2017.
The City of Sylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer.