Officer Selection Requirements

Become a Perry Police Officer!

Thank you for your interest in the City of Perry and the Perry Police Department!

The Perry Police Department is a professional public safety organization serving a fast-paced, multi-cultural and rapidly growing community.

On average, a Perry police officer’s annual salary increases 50% from their starting rate when hired.

The department utilizes a community-oriented policing approach as a positive step in the development of both a working relationship and a communications network between our department and the community. The sworn and civilian members of the Perry Police Department are extremely proud of their agency and all the services that are provided to the citizens and visitors of this city.

The Process

To ensure the highest level of service and quality police protection for the citizens of Perry, all applicants selected for consideration for employment with the Police Department must successfully complete the following structured evaluation process:

1. Submit a completed City of Perry application to the Human Resources Department.
2. Pass the physical agility and fitness course (state standards).
3. Participate in an oral interview with the Chief of Police or a designated representative.
4. Complete a voice stress analysis or polygraph examination.
5. Undergo an emotional stability and psychological fitness evaluation.
6. Receive a conditional job offer from the Chief of Police upon successful completion of all steps.
7. Submit to a computerized criminal history investigation.
8. Provide a driver’s history report.
9. Pass the POST Admission Test.
10. Complete a reference check.
11. Undergo a comprehensive background investigation.
12. Complete a physical examination.
13. Submit to a drug screen.
14. Undergo a fingerprint background check for criminal records.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants

• The minimum age to apply is 20 years old

• A high school education or its equivalent as recognized by the Georgia Department of Education. (Minimum GED score of 45 per section-total 225)

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s license and social security card before POST Certification

• Pass the required physical agility test, background investigation, voice stress analysis or polygraph examination, and physical examination and drug screen

• Willing to work in harmony with staff and on any shift assigned

Pay Incentives

• Additional pay for college degrees.
• Extra compensation for previous mandated law enforcement experience and certifications.
• Incentive pay for fluency in selected secondary languages (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Bonus pay for achieving Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, Management, and FTO certifications, as well as for prior sworn law enforcement experience.