The MARTA Police Department (MPD) is holding hiring events in Savannah, Albany, and Warner Robbins during the week of September 12-15 for Police Officers, Dispatchers/Call-Takers, Emergency Preparedness Coordinators and Protective Specialists. MPD will be conducting on the spot interviews, physical agility tests, and CVSA screenings at each event. MPD provides all uniforms and equipment necessary for position and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. Pay starts at $47,340 and tops out at $67,371 for officers.

WHAT: MARTA Police Department South Georgia Hiring Events

$3,000 and $5,000 sign on bonuses available for qualified applicants
COVID-19 vaccination required for employment
WHERE & WHEN:

September 12 & 13 Hilton Garden Inn Savannah-Midtown
10a.m. – 3 p.m. 5711 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31405
Hotel Board Room & Meeting Room C
September 14 Boys & Girls Club- Albany
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 210 Thornton Drive
Albany, GA 31707
September 15 Hilton Garden Inn- Warner Robbins
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 207 Willie Lee Pkwy, Warner Robbins, GA 31093
Hotel Restaurant & Board Room
REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 or older for Call Taker, Dispatcher, or Protective Specialists (21 for Police)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid driver’s license
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator: 5 years emergency management experience and Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Applicants must undergo a background investigation which includes a driving record and criminal history check, computer voice stress exam, and credit check. A medical exam including drug and alcohol screening, and psychological test are also required for police and Dispatcher applicants. Police applicants are required to complete a physical agility test.

MPD Officers, Dispatchers, and Call Takers work 4 days a week and can earn overtime. Protective Specialists work 5 days a week and have overtime opportunities.

Officers, Dispatchers and Call Takers can also earn a quarterly Perfect Attendance bonus.

All MPD employees are eligible for an annual $6000 bonus for working evening and weekend shifts. Employees who demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language are eligible for an annual bonus of $1500. Employees who possess Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management, and Executive Certifications are eligible for a one-time bonus of $1500.

MARTA is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for all lateral certified police officers and Dispatchers and $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified personnel for those agreeing to serve three years with MPD. Additionally, MPD offers up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement for employees taking career-related classes. Certified MPD Officers and Dispatchers are compensated for their monthly contribution to their Georgia Peace Officer Annuity Benefit Fund.
If you have questions or need additional information, call 404-848-4900.