JCPD Recruiting

Current Openings

Following the April 2008 launch of the Johns Creek Police Department, staff recruitment is complete and there are no immediate openings at this time. If interested in future openings please complete an application and follow the application process below. Completed applications should be mailed to:

Lieutenant Randa Hafez
Johns Creek Police Department
Office of Professional Standards
11445 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite 200
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

All recruiting questions should be directed to Lt. Hafez at 678-474-1555 or by email to .

Application for Employment (Police)

Authorization for Release Form

Upcoming Police Officer Testing

There are currently no physical agility testing dates scheduled.

Steps of the Hiring Process

To join the City of Johns Creek Police Department, download the formal application form.

There are 10 steps to the Police Officer hiring process:

Step 1 - Application for Employment

All applicants must complete the online Application and the Authorization for Release of Personal Records. Print out the forms and send the completed forms by certified mail or hand-deliver them to the Police Department. Resumes will not be accepted in-lieu of an application, however, please attach a copy of your current resume to the application. False or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification from the process.

Step 2 - Physical Agility Test

The Physical Agility Test (PAT) is designed to measure strength, agility and endurance. The exam will consist of push-ups, sit-ups, a 1.5-mile run and a 300-meter sprint. The test is pass/fail.

Step 3 - Written Examination

A standardized written test will be administered to entry-level Police Officers. Note: This exam is waived for Lateral Entry Police Officer applicants. If you fail, you may retake the written test after 6 months, if we offer another testing date during that time period.

Step 4 - Oral Interview

An interview to assess your decision making skills, communication skills and judgment ability will be conducted by the Department. Only those candidates who pass the oral interview will move forward in the selection process.

Step 5 - Conditional Offer of Employment

A conditional offer of employment will be made to qualified applicants once an opening is available. This offer is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing and passing the remaining steps of the hiring process.

Step 6 - Background Investigation

All applicants will submit to a complete Background Investigation. As part of the background investigation, we will check the applicant's employment history, police, financial, education and military records as well as personal references. Please note that the background investigation is ongoing and may begin as soon as the application for employment is received.

Step 7 - Polygraph

All positions in the Police Department require the applicant to submit to a Polygraph Examination. A contractor employed by the City will administer polygraphs. If results indicate deception, the applicant will be given the opportunity to explain, deny or admit the deception. A second examination maybe administered at the discretion of the Police Department, if it is determined to be necessary for consideration of the applicant continuing in the process. The decision to remove an applicant from the hiring process will not be based solely on the outcome of a Polygraph.

Step 8 - Medical Evaluation/Drug Screen

The Medical Evaluation is thorough, and it is essential that you be in excellent health with no conditions which would restrict your ability to safely perform work. This exam will include but is not limited to the following: EKG, Substance Abuse Screening, Medical Exam and a TB Test.

Step 9 - Psychological Evaluation

The Psychological Evaluation consists of written psychological tests as well an individual oral interview and evaluation by a contracted party on factors related to successful performance in the difficult and stressful job of Police Officer. The information evaluated includes psychological tests as well as the background findings.

Step 10 - Hiring Interview with the Chief of Police

Once the application and hiring process has been completed, the applicant will be interviewed by the Johns Creek Chief of Police. This process serves as a way for the future officer and the Chief to become familiar with one another and to ensure that the officer has an understanding of what is expected of him/her while employed with the City of Johns Creek.

Steps 6 -9 may not necessarily occur in this order.

Qualifications

Police Officer Lateral Transfer Program

Minimum Requirements:

• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.
• A High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Veterans must have an Honorable Discharge.
• Must be a United States citizen and possess a valid US Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Candidates must meet the Hiring Standards set by the City of Johns Creek Police Department.

The above requirements are not all-inclusive.

Ineligible if:

• Law enforcement certification has been suspended or revoked or is currently under investigation
• Have limited law enforcement experience, which may include, but is not limited to: reserve police officers, part-time police officers, corrections officers, and auxiliary officers.

Prior Law Enforcement:

• Applicants with prior law enforcement experience, who were employed full-time, may qualify to be hired above the first step in the range. One step may be granted depending on your qualifications for each year of service, six (6) years or more.

Lateral Hiring Incentives:

• Provide $500 Housing Stipend to non-supervisory Police Officers to encourage residency in the City of Johns Creek.
• Housing Stipend may not be applied to home purchases/mortgage payments.
• Housing Stipend is provided once a month, up to 36 months.

Take Home Car Program
The Johns Creek Police Department is planning to implement a Take Home Car Program in the near future.

Police Officer Entry-Level Program

Age
You must be 21 years of age.

Education
Graduation from a U.S. High School, G.E.D., or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a Georgia High School Proficiency Examination certificate is required.

Citizenship
Georgia State law requires that an applicant be a citizen of the United States as of the date employment commences as evidenced by a certified copy of said candidate's birth certificate or other certified proof of citizenship acceptable to the Council. For information regarding citizenship requirements, contact the USCIS.

Residency
You do not have to be a resident of Johns Creek to apply for or work as a JCPD Officer.

Selection Process

• The selection process for Entry Level Police Officer includes a written multiple-choice test, an oral interview involving hypothetical situations, a physical agility test, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and a medical and psychological evaluation. Please note that the applicant's employment status is also contingent upon him/her passing the POST entrance exam.

• Applicants must also meet the John Creek Police Department's minimum requirements as well as the hiring standards.

• Please note that the City of Johns Creek reserves the right to modify the selection process based on administrative considerations, legal requirements, or business/operational necessity.

Benefits

The City of Johns Creek Benefits Summary for Full-Time City Employees is available here.

City of Johns Creek
Human Resources Division
12000 Findley Road, Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097

Angela Kirkwood, 678-512-3185

Recruitment Events

There are no scheduled recruitment events at this time.

The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.