FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 6, 2023
MARTA POLICE IS HIRING! JOB FAIR MARCH 11
Department Offering Sign On Bonuses of $3000 to $5,000 for Police and
Dispatcher Applicants, up to $5000 Tuition Reimbursement, $6000 Shift
and Weekend Differential Bonus, and Coverage of Monthly Georgia Peace Officer
Annuity Benefit Fund Payment
ATLANTA - The MARTA Police
Department (MPD) is holding a hiring event for Police Officers and
Dispatchers on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. MPD
provides all uniforms and equipment necessary for position and offers excellent
benefits and opportunities for advancement.
WHAT: MARTA
Police Department Hiring Event
WHEN: Saturday,
March 11
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: MARTA Police
Headquarters
2400 Piedmont Rd. NE
Atlanta, Ga 30324
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must
be 21 or older for
Police (18 for Dispatchers)
- 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, computer voice stress exam, and credit check. A medical exam
including drug and alcohol screening, and psychological test are also required for
police and Dispatcher applicants. Police applicants are required to
complete a physical agility test.
MPD Officers and Dispatchers
work 4 days a week, can earn overtime, and can also earn a quarterly
Perfect Attendance bonus.
All MPD employees are eligible
for an annual $6000 bonus for working evening and weekend shifts.
Employees who demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language are eligible for an
annual bonus of $1500. Employees who possess Intermediate, Advanced,
Supervisory, Management, and Executive Certifications are eligible for a
one-time bonus of $1500 per certification.
MARTA is offering a $5,000
sign-on bonus for all lateral certified police officers and
Dispatchers and $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified personnel
for those agreeing to serve three years with MPD. Additionally, MPD offers
up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement for employees taking
career-related classes. Certified MPD Officers and Dispatchers are
compensated for their monthly contribution to their Georgia Peace Officer
Annuity Benefit Fund.
If you have questions or need
additional information, call 404-848-4900.
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