Patrol Officer

Salary: $18.84 Hourly
Location : Albany, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Job Number: 2026-04
Department: Dougherty County Police
Opening Date: 02/18/2026


Description


The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Patrol Officer. The purpose of this position is to ensure public safety and to enforce local, state, and federal laws. Responsible for patrol, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigating criminal/civil complaints, responding to residential and business alarms and other areas of assignment.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Essential Tasks
• Patrols designated area; enforces traffic laws; issues traffic citations; investigates traffic accidents; conducts motor vehicle traffic stops; redirects and controls traffic flow when necessary.
• Investigates criminal/civil complaints; makes arrests when necessary; completes incident/accident reports; completes daily activity sheet.
• Operates emergency vehicles; uses hand-held and vehicle radio and communication equipment; uses radar equipment.
• May escort funeral processions.
• May assist citizens with animal control complaints.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• United States citizen.
• Certified or eligible to become certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Act within six months of employment.
• Able to clear background investigation.
• In proportion for height/weight standards.
• Able to pass a job valid physical endurance test.

Minimum Qualification
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• United States citizen.
• Certified or eligible to become certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Act within six months of employment.
• Able to clear background investigation.
• In proportion for height/weight standards.
• Able to pass a job valid physical endurance test.

Supplemental Information


: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

o Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

o Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

o Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.

o Traffic; Moving machinery.

o Electrical shock; Heights.

o Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

o Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.

o Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications And Licenses:
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.


Supplemental Information:

NOTE: In addition to the completed County application, applicants for law enforcement vacancies must submit copies of: a) Birth Certificate, b) High School Diploma or equivalent, c) Valid Georgia Driver's License, and d) DD 214 military discharge (if applicable) at the time of application. PLEASE SECURE, COMPLETE AND RETURN THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PACKAGE WITH APPLICATION. Failure to submit the package and copies of the required documents at the time of application will result in non-consideration.

Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

For full summary objectives and essential duties, please visit the website listed below.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R

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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:
* Life

* Health

* Dental

* Vision

* Long-term Disability


* Retirement

* Paid Holidays

* Annual Leave

* Sick Leave

* Deferred Compensation
01


Do you have high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a US Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03


Are AT LEAST 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you Georgia POST Certified as a Peace Officer and in good standing... OR ... Are you POST Certified as a Peace Officer from another state and be able to become Georgia POST Certified within six (6) months of employment date?

• I am Georgia POST Certified as a Peace Officer and in good standing
• I am POST Certified as a Peace Officer from another state and can become Georgia POST Certified within six (6) months of my employment date
• I do not have a POST Certification as a Peace Officer

05


Are you able to clear a background investigation?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you able to pass a job valid physical endurance test?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you in proportion for height/weight standards?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you understand that this Online Application is considered INCOMPLETE until you complete a DCP Supplemental Packet for Law Enforcement, located online and at Human Resources. This Packet requires you to submit additional documentation, such as:1) High School Diploma/Transcripts2) Birth Certificate3) Driver's Licenses/State issued PHOTO ID4) Social Security CardFailure to submit this Packet AND additional documentation to Dougherty County Human Resources will result in non-consideration of your application.

• I understand
• I do not understand

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