FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 9, 2023
MARTA POLICE IS HIRING! JOB FAIR JANUARY 21
Department Offering Sign On Bonuses of $3000 to $5,000 for
Police Applicants, up to $5000 Tuition Reimbursement,
$6000 Shift and Weekend Differential Bonus, and Coverage of Monthly
Georgia Peace Officer Annuity Benefit Fund Payment
ATLANTA - The MARTA Police
Department (MPD) is holding a hiring event for Police
Officers on Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. MPD
provides all uniforms and equipment necessary for position and offers excellent
benefits and opportunities for advancement. Pay starts at $48,776 and tops
out at $67,371.
WHAT: MARTA
Police Department Hiring
Event
WHEN: Saturday,
January 21
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: MARTA Police
Headquarters
2400 Piedmont Rd. NE
Atlanta, Ga 30324
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 21 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, 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 work 4 days a
week and can earn overtime.
Officers 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 $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.
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