Recruitment and Job Opportunities

Protect - Serve - Educate

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Department of Public Safety is a full-service law enforcement agency serving five campuses across Northeast Georgia. Our employees enjoy a unique sense of commitment to our communities' safety and a family-oriented work environment. We take great pride in serving our communities and, more importantly, the people who do it. Look no further if you are looking for a career opportunity within an organization that values your talents and commitment. We have a spot for you.

Officers with our Department perform all law enforcement duties, including patrol, traffic enforcement, traffic accident reporting, criminal investigations, and much more. Our Department has a state-of-the-art Communications Center, which monitors radio traffic, alarms, calls for service, and more.

Turn your passion into a career at UNG.

Benefits

  • 13 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Fixed Shift Schedules
  • USG Tuition Assistance Program (9 Credit Hours Paid Tuition After 6 Months of Employment)
  • Enrollment in Teacher's Retirement System
  • Competitive Starting Salary
  • Quality Insurance Options

UNG's department of Public Safety has a thorough hiring process that ensures the selection of the best applicants for our Police Department. Our goal is to select applicants with the highest levels of integrity, courage, and professionalism.

Starting Annual Pay Scale

Police Officer 
Certification Police Officer I Police Officer II
None $48,939 or $23.53/hour -
Basic $50,939 or $24.49/hour -
FTO - $51,939 or $24.98/hour
Intermediate $52,939 or $25.46/hour $53,939 or $25.94/hour
Advanced $54,939 or $26.42/hour $55,939 or $26.90/hour
Communications Officer
Communications Officer I Communications Officer II Communications Officer III
$41,059 or $19.74/hour $43,036.80 or $21.02/hour $47,112 or $22.65/hour

The Hiring Process Steps

Before applying for the position, review the disqualifiers.

  1. Initial Application
    • Visit the UNG Employment Opportunities
    • Use the job search field with the keyword "Public Safety" or "Police"
    • Complete the application for the desired position
  2. Panel Interview
    • The applicant will participate in an interview
  3. Background Packet
    • If applicant is approved after panel interview, they will receive a background packet.
    • The background packet includes a criminal history check, driving check, and other background information.
      • An applicant with any disqualifiers listed here will not be considered for employment.
  4. Digital Voice Stress Analysis
    •  The applicant will be interviewed by a certified examiner who will ask various questions about the applicant’s history.
  5. Physical Fitness Assessment (Non-certified Police Officer Candidates Only)
  6. Conditional Offer
    • Pre-employment offer is sent to candidate.
  7. Psychological Evaluation
    • The psychological evaluation consists of written tests and an interview with a psychologist.
  8. Medical Evaluation & Drug Screening
    • The medical evaluation and drug screening are conducted by a physician and determine if an applicant is capable of performing the physical portions of the job description.
  9. Final Offer
    • Final offer extended to the candidate.

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