If you see persons
or suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism contact your local law enforcement immediately.
Traffic Conditions
Leaf Watch 2006
Employment REQUIREMENTS
IN ORDER TO BECOME AN OFFICER WITH THE MACON POLICE DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST:
Meet all the requirements for peace officers specified in the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act (O.C.G.A. 35-8-1 Et. Seq.)
Be a minimum 20 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States
Be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
Be certified by a Police Department polygraph operator as satisfactorily answering a standard list of required questions
Pass a physical conditioning test administered by the Personnel Department
Achieve a passing score in the assessment center evaluation
Pass a physical examination by the City Physician
GEORGIA MANDATED OFFICERS
Officers certified and mandated by the State of Georgia and hired by the Macon Police Department will be required to satisfactorily complete the following:
Firearms
Driving
Policies and Procedures
Report Writing
YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU:
have been convicted of a felony or most misdemeanors under state or federal law for which applicant could have served time.
Have committed five (5) or more traffic offenses in the last twelve (12) months for which a fine of over twenty-dollars ($25.00) was imposed
Were dishonorably discharged from the armed services--you must submit DD-214
Have been dismissed from public service for cause
Have made a false statement of fact or attempted fraud or deception in your application or other required documents
DRUG ABUSE POLICY:
Current drug abusers are not eligible for employment. Persons having a past history of drug abuse will have their application reviewed. Consideration for employment will depend upon the circumstances, frequency of usage and length of time since last usage.
