HIRING PROCEDURES
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Thank you for your interest of employment with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. I am committed to maintaining the most professional image possible beginning with an efficient hiring process. The Human Resources Division aspires to hiring the best-qualified individuals to represent our organization and to serve and protect our community.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office strives to maintain the highest law enforcement standards possible and is one of only two (2) recipients of the National Sheriff’s Association’s “Triple Crown Award” in the state. The agency has proudly achieved accreditation with:
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA)
- National Commission on Correctional Heath Care
- American Correctional Association
It is also this organization’s commitment to provide professional, efficient law enforcement by providing continuous training to our employees and equipping them with the most up-to-date technology.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of specialized career opportunities to its employees:
- Detention Services Bureau
- Warrant/Service Division
- Court Services Division
- Special Operations Division
- Community Relations/Crime Prevention Unit
- Training Academy
- Protective Measures (Dignitary Protection) Unit
- Crisis Negotiation Unit
- Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Unit
- Fugitive Section
- Bomb Unit
- Field Training Officer (F.T.O.)
- Special Operations Response and Tactics (S.O.R.T.) Team
Our hiring process is an extensive one that selects only the best candidates who possess a high degree of honesty and integrity. If you believe you possess these qualities, I encourage to apply with our organization.
Myron E. Freeman, Sheriff
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The employee benefits package is comprehensive and extensive. It includes the following:
- Health programs that include HMO and PPO medical options, Dental, Vision benefits, Long Term Disability and Employee Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance with the ability to purchase supplemental amounts and dependent coverage
- 401A retirement plan and choice of Deferred Compensation plans
- Time off: 10 holidays per year, vacation leave, sick leave, emergency leave, military leave, court leave, family medical leave (FMLA)
- Purchase of MARTA transit cards at a reduced rate
- Various payroll deductions, such as credit unions, savings bonds, etc.
HIRING PROCESS
GENERAL:
Many people are unaware that Fulton County operates a formal Civil Service or Merit System of career employment. The Fulton County Merit System recognizes a need for building and maintaining an effective organization based on individual merit. The laws, regulations and procedures under which the County Merit System operates are carefully designed to assure that all employees enjoy attractive career opportunities and objectives.
Reasonable guarantees of job security and tenure based upon performance are included in the system.
Our system includes the Classified Service and the Unclassified Service. Most positions are in the Classified Service. Successful applicants for jobs are selected by a competitive process. There are over 700 different classes of positions in the Classified Service requiring a wide variety of specialties and qualifications. Eligibility requirements vary widely among the classes. The Unclassified Service includes all other types of employment, such as elected and appointed officials.
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. If you have special requirements, or need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, for application or testing procedures, please notify us.
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