The Employment Application

READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY. PLEASE ENSURE THAT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE MET BEFORE SUBMITTING. PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OR REJECTION. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: POLICE OFFICER I POLICE

MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. Must meet the minimum requirements for application for certification as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified peace officer. Must be 21 years of age. MUST BE A US CITIZEN. SALARY: $35,543 ANNUALLY DATE POSTED: 08/08/11

NATURE OF WORK: The purpose of this classification is to train, become certified in the State of Georgia and prepare to assume the full duties of a Police Officer Senior. Incumbent performs other related duties as required. Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing, walking, running and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and the lifting, carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). May occasionally involve heavy objects and materials up to 100 pounds. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection will be made from a register of eligible applicants established by education, written test score, physical agility test score, background investigation, psychological exam, personal interview, drug screen, driving history (copy of driver’s license may be required), and physical examination. TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted in Human Resources, 120 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia until the position is filled. Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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AUTOMATIC APPLICATION DISQUALIFIERS (Revised October 4, 2011) DRIVING More than five (5) points for moving violations in the past two (2) years. Any drivers license suspensions in the past two (2) years. Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, aggressive driving, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident, or any other serious traffic offenses within the past two (2) years. DRUGS Any involvement in the sale or distribution of illegal drugs to include acting as a third party. Any illegal drug use in the past twelve (12) months prior to the date of application and/or hire. Any illegal use of cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens or any other schedule I or II drug, or any derivative thereof, as defined in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 16-13-25. Excessive use of marijuana. Any use of illegal anabolic steroids within the last three (3) years. TATTOOS Visible tattoos above or on the neck and face. CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND ARRESTS Note: The term conviction and convicted refers to the final judgment on a verdict of guilty, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere. Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Any conviction of fleeing or attempting to elude police. Any conviction of impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer. Any conviction of domestic violence against a domestic partner, spouse, child or parent. Note: Successful completion of first offender probation means that a person will not be considered to have a criminal conviction; however, the Clayton County Police Department reserves the right to examine any conduct that involves moral turpitude, violence, or other behaviors that could adversely affect an applicant’s performance as a police officer on a case by case basis. Accordingly, applicants must disclose any first offender status events and fully explain the circumstances that lead to their arrest. MILITARY Dishonorable or less than honorable discharge from any military service. General discharges will be judged on a case by case basis.

Untruthfulness and/or the intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the applied position. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.