NOW HIRING
Police Recruits and Police Officers
Courage.Service.Professionalism.
Join the RPD Family
For more information click the job links below
Contact Recruiting:
Sergeant Matthew Estes
Recruiting Manager
(912) 826-5200 – Office
(912) 536-1155 – Cell
mestes@rinconga.gov
Do you have interest in being a police officer?
If you are interested in finding out more about what officers at Rincon Police Department do, feel free to get in contact. We encourage interest in this profession and seek those with a drive and passion for service to community.
Sign-up for a shift ride-along and meet an officer where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of what it’s like firsthand to serve with the Rincon Police Department.
Why do you want to be a police officer?
You may have already made up your mind and know that a career in law enforcement is your goal. What drives you toward that decision?
Is it the service to community and the positive feeling of giving back?
Is it the challenge of having to think critically and apply your knowledge and skills to different situations?
Is it the sense of honor that comes from realizing that you have accepted the call to serve as a police officer and all the unique experiences it encompasses?
Your motivation may be individual and unique to yourself, but I assure you there is a place for you and your positive motivations at the Rincon Police Department.
Are you currently a police officer looking for a change?
We would like you to consider Rincon Police Department as your next employment opportunity.
The City of Rincon and all its departments consider how we operate and interact with each other as an extended family. Yes, there are supervisors and yes, there are policies and guidelines but we work with respect, dignity and understanding towards one another. This we hope creates an outward service model for the community that reflects the same standards.
What makes RPD different?
The Rincon Police Department looks to challenge all their employees to create positive growth. We empower our officers to seek training opportunities and realize the full potential of the officer they want to be. We encourage the exchange of ideas and want an officer that will be invested in their own growth and the future potential of the police department.
The City of Rincon offers competitive benefits and starting pay for all employees.
The opportunity is yours for the taking.
Non-Certified Applicants (Police Recruit)
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- Complete a City of Rincon Police Department Application
- Must have or have the ability to obtain a valid GA Driver’s License
- Background Check
- Interview
- Drug Screen
- Psychological Evaluation
- Voice Stress Analysis
- Physical Agility Test* - required to be accepted into the police academy
Once hired you will begin preparing to attend the next session of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification Academy. This will be an 11-week program, conducted at a regional academy, which upon completion will result in the recruit becoming a State of Georgia Certified Peace Officer.
*Candidates who served in the U.S. Military as Military Police or Criminal Investigator (or branch of service equivalent) or Out of State Certified Police Officers may be eligible for an Equivalency of Training (EOT) which reduces basic law enforcement academy requirements and allows for issuance of GA POST certification upon meeting the EOT requirements.*
Salary and Benefits
- Pay for Police Recruit is $19.00 an hour – 40 Hour work schedule
- Paid bi-weekly for a total of 80 Hours
- Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental coverages available
- Paid employee only Health Insurance
- Family coverage available at cost to employee
- Employer paid life insurance at 3x annual salary
- Accruable Paid Time Off
- Paid City Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- GMA Retirement
- 457 Plan Available
- Take Home Vehicle available for eligible Officers up to 28 air miles from Rincon PD.
GA POST Certified Applicants (Police Officer)
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- Complete a City of Rincon Police Department Application
- Must have a current POST record in Good Standing
- Must have or have the ability to obtain a valid GA Driver’s License
- Background Check
- Interview
- Drug Screen
- Psychological Evaluation
- Voice Stress Analysis
Once hired you will be assigned to the Field Training Program and begin working with a Field Training Officer. You will work a 12-hour rotating patrol schedule.
*Candidates who served in the U.S. Military as Military Police or Criminal Investigator (or branch of service equivalent) or Out of State Certified Police Officers may be eligible for an Equivalency of Training (EOT) which reduces basic law enforcement academy requirements and allows for issuance of GA POST certification upon meeting the EOT requirements.*
Salary and Benefits
- Starting payrate for Certified Police Officer is $24.48 an hour ($54,737.28 Annually)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental coverages available
- Paid employee only Health Insurance
- Family coverage available at cost to employee
- Employer paid life insurance at 3x annual salary
- Accruable Paid Time Off
- Paid City Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- GMA Retirement
- 457 Plan Available
- Take Home Vehicle available for eligible Officers up to 28 air miles from Rincon PD.