Benefits & Pay

Our career opportunities offer competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

• Multiple assignment options
• All equipment provided
• Take-home car (where applicable)
• Bi-lingual pay incentive
• Specialized unit pay incentive (SWAT, Dive team, Honor Guard)
• Credit union
• Night shift differential pay
• Health, dental, life and disability insurance
• On-sight health clinic & pharmacy
• Paid time off starts accruing upon hire at the following schedule:
  • • One year – 80 hours annually
    • 1-4 years – 144 hours annually
    • 5-9 years – 184 hours annually
    • 10+ years – 224 hours annually
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid court time and overtime
• 401(a) / 457(b) retirement plans
• Employer paid POAB membership dues

Starting Pay

Our starting pay depends on experience and qualifications.
Officers with experience or training could start at a higher rate.

Jailer
Starting pay – $51,762 annually

Duties include: general duties in the jail to include ensuring the safety and supervision of inmates

Deputy
Starting pay – $57,135 annually

Duties include: perform general law enforcement duties including the protection of life and property, enforcement of state criminal and traffic laws, warrant service, civil process service.

Patrol Division Deputy
Starting pay – $63,365 annually

Duties are the same as Deputy (above). Qualified deputies who are hired into the Uniform Patrol Division receive the annual starting pay incentive reflected above.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid GA driver’s license, have a satisfactory criminal history and motor vehicle record and must be a person of high moral character.