City of Marietta, GA

2026 Police Officer

Police - Marietta, GA - Full Time

2026 Police Officer
Status: Open Until December 31, 2026
 
  • $51,000 - New hire base salary (high school diploma/GED)
  • $52,234 - New hires with an associate degree or equivalent hours or two years of active-duty military service.
  • $53,547 - New hires with a bachelor’s degree or higher or four years of active-duty military service.
  • MARKET RATE - Lateral hires with Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and law enforcement experience.

This is the first rank of the Marietta Police force that includes both non-certified and certified officers. Certified officers are expected to demonstrate competency in law enforcement procedures. Works under the general supervision of an assigned sergeant.  Performs a wide range of law enforcement functions including making arrests, issuing traffic tickets, crowd control and investigative work to promote public safety and security, crime prevention and general enforcement of the law.
 
  • Patrols assigned area to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators as required.  Officers will be issued various equipment to include a patrol car with radio, portable radio, various weapons, shoes and uniforms. Additional equipment will be issued for special assignments for bicycle patrol, narcotics units, forensic technician, detectives, K-9, STEP, etc.
  • Identifies criminal offenders and criminal activity, and where appropriate apprehends offenders. Holds suspects and calls for back-up as needed.   Participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.   
  • Responds to emergency dispatch including calls from citizens requesting emergency assistance in order to prevent injury, death, and/or damage to property. Calls out medical personnel as needed and provides emergency first aid, when necessary, until emergency personnel arrive.
  • Provides assistance and backs up other officers as needed on dangerous calls. Holds suspects until prisoner transport unit arrives or makes transport themselves. Secures crime scene evidence and requests Field Evidence Technicians as needed.
  • Enforces state and local laws by arresting violators who commit misdemeanors and felonies.  Keeps current with changes in laws impacting law enforcement procedures including attending seminars and formal training as required.
  • Appears in city, state, and federal courts as a witness or to defend charges as appropriate. Provides incident reports and related evidence to prosecutors and attorneys as needed.
  • Engages in traffic control activities which include responding to traffic accidents; issuing traffic and parking citations; conducting sobriety tests, directing and re-routing traffic around accidents, street hazards and congestion; assisting persons stranded on public roadways; dispatches emergency personnel and tow trucks to clear traffic congestion.
  • Completes daily shift activity and incident reports as required. Completes all report records for performance and court proceedings.
  • May be assigned apprehension and detection activities which include interviewing victims, witnesses, and other involved parties; collecting evidence; assembling composites, photos, and line-ups for suspect identification; communicating with other agencies to obtain additional evidence; and documenting actions with daily reports.
  • May be assigned surveillance, undercover, for observation of unlawful activities.

Mandatory Qualification:
  •  Must be at least 19 3/4 years of age at time of written exam and a U.S. citizen (proof of U.S. citizenship at time of hire required).          
Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be fluent in the English language, (including reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Must be able to pass a written entry examination, background investigation, and oral examination, polygraph examination, and drug screen.
  • Must obtain a Georgia Peace Officer Standard Training certification (POST) by the end of working test period and maintain certification annually by attending at least 20 hours of POST approved training.
  • Must achieve and maintain certification in the use of firearms.
  • Must be free of any felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or sufficient misdemeanor convictions to evidence a pattern. Must be of good habits and moral character.

Disclaimer
Must be able to successfully pass a standard physical fitness exam, medical exam and drug screen, a polygraph exam, and psychological test.
Apply: 2026 Police Officer
* Required fields
First name*
Last name*
Email address*
Location *
Phone number*
Resume

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or paste resume

Paste your resume here or attach resume file

How many years of experience do you have?*
Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL)?*
Are you at least 19 3/4 years of age?*
Will you now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for any type of employment visa status?*
Have you ever been employed by the City of Marietta / BLW?*
If yes:
Position Held Department Separation Date
Do you have any relatives currently employed by the City of Marietta / BLW?*
If yes:
Name Relationship Department
How did you hear about this position? List employee's name for referral:
Employment Information
START WITH YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB. Please input N/A on all required but non-applicable fields.

Employer #1 Name and Address*
Employer #1 Hire Date*
Employer #1 Separation Date*
Employer #1 Job Title*
Employer #1 Starting Pay Rate*
Employer #1 Final Pay Rate*
Employer #1 Number of Employees Supervised
Employer #1 Reason for leaving:*
Employer #1 May we contact for reference?*
Employer #2 Name and Address*
Employer #2 Hire Date:*
Employer #2 Separation Date:*
Employer #2 Job Title*
Employer #2 Starting Pay Rate*
Employer #2 Final Pay Rate*
Employer #2 Number of Employees Supervised
Employer #2 Reason for leaving*
Employer #2 May we contact for reference?*
Employer #3 Name and Address
Employer #3 Hire Date
Employer #3 Separation Date
Employer #3 Job Title
Employer #3 Starting Pay Rate
Employer #3 Final Pay Rate
Employer #3 Number of Employees Supervised
Employer #3 Reason for leaving
Employer #3 May we contact for reference?
Skills & Training
List any special skills, qualifications, or certifications you have gained which relate to the position for which you are applying:
Accommodations
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations?*
I authorize a full background investigation of all information contained in or attached to this application including contacting any or all employers, personal references or others who may have knowledge of my experience, skills, and personal attributes. I certify that any entity or individual who releases any record consistent with this authorization shall not be held accountable for releasing any record or records and expressly release any entity or individual from any or all liability which could be incurred as a result of releasing said record or records.

I have read the foregoing and understand its contents. I also understand that the City of Marietta/BLW requires that I verify as true and accurate all information submitted by me on any application for employment. By my submission of this signed application, I am declaring all information submitted is true and correct. I further understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts or information may result in disqualification for the position applied for, or if employed, disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Required*
Signature*
The following questions are entirely optional.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Human Check*