Requirements for Applicants

Requirements for Police Officer Applicants

Must be 21 years of age by the completion of the Police Academy (applicants can begin the process before their 21st birthday)
Must be a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States
Must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain and maintain Georgia P.O.S.T. certification
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have never been convicted by any state or by the federal government of any crime in which punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison
Must have never been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law
Must read and write at a level equal to the applicant's education
Must possess good moral character

Must be 18 years of age by the time of application
Must be a citizen of the United States or a repatriated or naturalized citizen of the United States
Must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent and possess knowledge of modern office practices
Must be able to complete basic math calculations, demonstrate a level of proficiency with English grammar, and conduct data proofing
Must possess good communication skills, a professional work ethic, and be able to work as a team player
Must have never been convicted by any state or by the federal government of any crime in which punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison
Must have never been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law
Must read and write at a level equal to the applicant's education
Must possess good moral character