Recruitment

The University of North Georgia Police Department is one of the leading law enforcement agencies in the University System of Georgia. Our department has a unique sense of commitment and a family-oriented work environment. Our selection process is competitive, but rewarding. Officers with our Department perform all law enforcement police duties to include: patrol, traffic enforcement, traffic accident reporting, criminal investigations, and much more. Our Department has our own Communications Center with the ability to monitor radio traffic, alarms, calls for service, and much more.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma required
Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license (for Patrol Officers)
Georgia POST Law Enforcement Certification in good standing or ability to receive within one year of employment (for Patrol Officers)
Ability to possess GCIC certification and post basic communication officer certification (for Communications Officers)
18 years of age
United States Citizen
No felony convictions

Patrol Officers Will Receive

Ample Training Opportunities
All Duty Gear
Duty and Training Uniforms
Soft Body Armor
Duty Weapon, Long Gun, Backup Weapon, Less Lethal Options
Duty Locations at Five Campus Locations Throughout Northeast GA

Communication Officer's Job Duties

Answering phone calls and emails
Dispatching officers on all campuses to calls for service
Monitoring alarm/camera systems

Benefits

3-day Weekend Every Other Week
12 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

The Hiring Process

All job opportunities are posted on the UNG Job Board. The hiring process will include the following:

Submission of complete application to include documents (Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, References)
Interview with a departmental panel
Second Interview with Chief of Police
Mandatory thorough background check to include a credit check
Drug test

*The University of North Georgia's Human Resources Department will make all notifications if not selected for interview or hiring.