ATLANTA — The MARTA Police Department is ready to hire. The department is holding a hiring event for police officers, dispatchers/call-takers, emergency preparedness coordinators, and protective specialists.
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Pay starts at $47,000 and tops out at $67,271 for officers, according to the department.
The MARTA Police Department is holding a job fair on Saturday, Oct. 15.
The job fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at MARTA Police Headquarters at 2400 Piedmont Rd. NE in Atlanta.
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All MARTA Police employees are eligible for an annual $6,000 bonus for working evening and weekend shifts.
The MARTA Police Department says they are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for all lateral certified police officers and dispatchers and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified personnel who agree to serve three years with the department. Employees can also earn a $5,000 tuition reimbursement.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be 18 or older for Call Taker, Dispatcher, or Protective Specialists (21 for Police)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Emergency Preparedness Coordinator: 5 years emergency management experience and bachelor’s degree in related field.
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