FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 8, 2022
MARTA POLICE
IS HIRING! JOB FAIR JUNE 11
Department
Offering Sign On Bonuses Starting at $3,000 for Non-Certified Police
Applicants, $5000 Tuition Reimbursement, and Coverage of Monthly Peace Officer
Annuity Benefit Fund Payment
ATLANTA - The MARTA Police Department (MPD) is holding a hiring event for Police Officers, Dispatchers/Call-Takers, and Protective Specialists on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the MARTA Police Headquarters located at 2400 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30324. 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
- $3,000 and $5,000 sign on bonuses available for qualified applicants
- Interviews and physical agility tests conducted on-site
- COVID-19 vaccination required for employment
WHEN: Saturday,
June 11
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: MARTA
Police Headquarters
2400 Piedmont Rd. NE
Atlanta, Ga 30324
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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