Part-Time Police Officer

Salary: $26.48 - $40.60 Hourly
Location : Cobb County Police Department, GA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 05153
Department: Admin - Police Department
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: PO2P


Position Information
This is a part-time Police Officer position open to former Cobb County Police Officers who resigned or retired in good standing with at least ten (10) years of service with Cobb County Government.

Current full time employees interested in applying will need to be separated for 30 days before returning as a part-time Police Officer.

Unit and assignment location will be dictated by the Deputy Chief of Support and Administration and the RPO Coordinator.

Essential Functions


Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law: reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional affiliations.

Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.

Detects and deters criminal activity: patrols designated areas; responds to calls relayed by dispatchers; writes citations; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders as appropriate; and provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary.

Conducts preliminary investigations: interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings.

Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, which may include lifting, dragging or carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing/evacuating people from particular areas, administering medical aid, or extinguishing small fires.

Performs other duties including monitoring and responding to calls for assistance, investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing and subduing resisting suspects, impacting arrests, and processing and transporting prisoners.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and equipment.

Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public: and provides education and information to the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related issues.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio: and communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.

Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law: reads professional literature; and maintains professional affiliations.

Operates or uses various equipment associated with law enforcement in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains police vehicle, firearms, electronic control device, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment and other law enforcement tools and equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This is a part-time Police Officer position open to former Cobb County Police Officers who resigned or retired in good standing with at least ten (10) years of service with Cobb County Government.

Must be a former Cobb County Police Officer who resigned or retired in good standing with at least ten (10) years of service as a Cobb County Police Officer. It is preferred, but not required, that the application date be within one year of the retirement/resignation date.

Licenses and Certifications


Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must possess and maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Certification

May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as related to assignment

Physical Abilities


Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing 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 heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

*Benefits for part-time employees are marked.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Employment History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02


I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

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Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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If you have a college degree or vocational/technical diploma, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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This position is only open to former Cobb County Police Officers who resigned or retired in good standing with at least ten (10) years of service with Cobb County Government. Do you meet this criteria?

• Yes
• No

07


Please list the date you retired/resigned from the Cobb County Police Department.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09


The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicant's situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Department of Public Safety's Hiring Standards.

• I AGREE to the terms stated.
• I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.

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The elements for the selection process for all sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation may include a current check on the applicant's credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in your application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all references supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.

• I AGREE with the terms stated.
• I DO NOT AGREE with the terms stated.

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