About Cobb County With over 760,000 residents, Cobb County is the third most populous county in Georgia and is a core part of the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Cobb County is home to incredible recreation areas including Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, the Chattahoochee River, the Silver Comet Trail and Lake Allatoona. Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Six Flags Over Georgia, four Fortune 500 companies, and the third largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State University, all make their home in Cobb.
Cobb County is also the home of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. With a strong economy, incredible amenities and exceptional schools, your family will be glad to call Cobb County home.
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Sheriff Craig Owens Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for employment you MUST:
Be a U.S. Citizen At least 21 years of age Obtain High School Diploma or GED Have a Valid Driver’s License Have Good Employment History Have Good Personal References
Please Note: The Sheriff’s Office does not allow tattoos or branding on the head, neck, scalp, hands or fingers. The display of any unprofessional, obscene or offensive tattoos or brands are prohibited.
The final authority as to the prohibition of a tattoo/brand shall be with Sheriff or his design. Selection Process Physical Agility Test Background Investigation Interview Process Polygraph Examination Medical Examination Psychological Evaluation Salary Part-Time Positions Available!
Deputy Sheriff Starting Pay $50,373 (annually based up 12 hour shifts) Effective January 1, 2023 $4,000 hiring incentive available for a limited time. Deputy Sheriff III – $1.40 pay increase from Deputy Sheriff II, Available after Four Continuous Years of Service Shift Differential Pay: Evening Shift Deputies receive an additional $.50/hour; Morning Shift receive an additional $1.00/hour Detention Incentive Pay of $1.30 Per Hour is Available to Eligible Employees, Sworn & Civilian Lateral Entry Program
Eligibility: Lateral Entry is limited to applicants that are currently in a sworn law enforcement position or have been absent from a sworn position for less than two (2) years.
The applicant must hold a State Peace Officer Certification, and must have served a minimum of two years consecutive service in a full-time sworn position. Lateral entry applicants will be given credit for years of service and placed accordingly in the Step in Grade pay scale. $8,000 hiring incentive available for lateral applicants.
Educational Incentive Pay Sworn Employees with Higher Education will be Eligible for the Following Education Incentive Pay: Associate’s Degree: $1000 per year Bachelor’s Degree: $2000 per year Master’s Degree: $3000 per year *Must Provide Sealed Copy of Transcript From Education Institution.
Pay will be Distributed to employee Quarterly. Benefits Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Sick Leave Paid Military Leave Tuition Reimbursement Program Deferred Compensation Plan Retirement Benefits Supplemental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Free Wellness Clinic
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