MARTA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
HOLD HIRING EVENT
Same
Day Interviews Offered for Police Officers, Dispatchers, & Protective
Specialists
ATLANTA - The
MARTA Police Department (MPD) is holding a hiring event for Police Officers,
Dispatchers/Call-Takers, and Protective Specialists on Saturday, April
9, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the MARTA Police Clayton County
precinct located at 115 Mount Zion Rd. in Morrow. MPD provides all uniforms and
equipment necessary for position and offers excellent benefits and
opportunities for advancement. Pay starts at $45,531 and tops out at $67,371
for officers.
WHAT: MARTA Police Department Hiring Event
- $5,000 and 3,000 signing
bonuses available for qualified applicants
- Interviews and physical agility
tests conducted on-site
- COVID-19
vaccination required for employment
WHEN: Saturday, April 9
10 a.m.
– 2 p.m.
WHERE: MARTA Police Clayton County Precinct
115 Mount Zion
Rd. Suites L-M
Morrow, Ga.
30260
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 or older
- Must be a U.S.
citizen
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Applicants must
undergo a background investigation which includes a driving record and criminal
history check, polygraph exam, and credit check. A physical agility test,
medical exam including drug and alcohol screening, and psychological test are
also required.
MARTA is
offering a $5,000 signing bonus for all lateral Georgia POST certified police
officers and $3,000 signing bonus for non-certified personnel for those
agreeing to serve three years with MPD. MPD offers a consolidated hiring
process for out of town applicants and will assist with relocation.
Additionally, MPD offers a $5,000 tuition reimbursement for officers taking
career-related classes. Sworn MPD officers receive a monthly contribution to
their Peace Officer Annuity Benefit Fund.
If you have questions
or need additional information, call 404-848-4900.
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