Sworn Positions

The Milledgeville Police Department is actively pursuing qualified individuals for the following Sworn Positions:

OPEN POSITIONS:
Sworn Police Officer

Police Officer

General Requirements

An applicant must be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must be United States citizens with no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving violence or moral turpitude. Applicants must have the following:

  • High School Diploma/GED Certificate​
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Military discharge form DD214 (if applicable)
  • Social Security Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • College Diploma (if applicable)
  • P.O.S.T. Entry Exam (refer to GA P.O.S.T. website)
  • Georgia Peace Officer Certificate (if applicable)

Requirement Activities

Recruitment activities are structured so that candidates must successfully complete all phases of the testing process. The phases of the recruitment process are:

  • Preliminary Reference Verification Interview
  • Background Check
  • Written Examination
  • Polygraph Test
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Oral Interview
  • ​Physical Agility Evaluation
  • ​Assessment Center (if applicable)

Salary and Benefits

Starting Salaries
Non-Certified/Training Phase - $31, 652.13    *Upon successful completion of police academy pay increases to Certified level*
Certified - $36,706.77
Other benefits available include insurance (80% Health, 100% Life), vacation leave, sick leave, military leave, holiday pay, retirement, and EAS service. A take-home vehicle is also assigned to those who live within 30 road miles from the Milledgeville Police Department.

Apply Today!

Apply By Mail

Mail Application
-Download application here
-Once completed mail to:

ATTN. Lt. Phil Taylor
125 W McIntosh St
Milledgeville, GA 31061

Applications are also accepted through the Georgia Department of Labor located at 156 Roberson Mill Road, Milledgeville.
​(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)