Join the FCPD Family

The county police department has 87 positions for sworn peace officers, plus six civilian employees who are responsible for administrative and clerical duties. Our agency is the primary police service in the unincorporated area of Floyd County.

Officers respond to E911 calls for service, citizen complaints as well as self-initiated investigations by our officers who witness crime or believe an illegal act is in progress.

The Floyd County Police Department has a history of more than 100 years and we are proud of our reputation in Northwest Georgia. Our criminal clearance rates well surpass the national average and our community outreach make us a leader in this area.

We are a family. We take pride in our relationships with officers, and the bonds that form here last a lifetime. We want to hear more from you! Please contact our recruiting officer Mike Bell.

Benefits Offered by Floyd County

Starting pay for officers is $21.11.
Take home car for officers (based on availability) who have completed training and live within 25 miles of headquarters.
Employees who work at least 10 years are vested in the county's retirement pension, in which Floyd County pays 100 percent of the defined benefit.
Additional retirement options include Deferred Compensation plan (based on Sec. 457 of IRC) and Peace Officer Annuity and Benefit.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Educational incentives for officers with secondary education: Associates and Bachelor degrees.
Medical benefits are managed through our partner Gallagher, with access to dental and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, accidental and cancer insurance.

Other benefits can be found by visiting Human Resources.

Application Process

To apply, please visit our online application portal for Floyd County. Select "Patrol Officer" and "Floyd County Police Department." All applications are reviewed by the police department and invitations are emailed to candidates to discuss the process and review paperwork that is necessary for the background investigation.

Preference will be given to candidates who are P.O.S.T. mandated officers in the state of Georgia.

Application and other Required Documents

Resume is not required but is accepted
High School Diploma, GED or high school equivalency diploma
Certified Copy of birth certificate, or proof of birth.
Secondary identification, including: a valid copy of a Georgia driver license or one or more of the following documents: baptismal records, passport, citizenship papers
Social security card
A driver's history for the past seven years (can be obtained from the Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Armed Forces discharge paperwork (DD214)
Court records for any name changes
Release of information for criminal history and driver history

Background Investigation

Each candidate will complete a questionnaire that will be used by the background investigator during examination. There will be questions about employment history, residential history as well as criminal history, driving history and any experiences with drugs. These questions will also be used during polygraph examination and should be answered truthfully.

The investigator will also contact previous employers, friends and acquaintances as part of the background check.

Physical Agility Test

The department physical agility test is based on the obstacle course used by Georgia Public Safety Training Center to assess a candidate before they enter police academy. VIDEO

laps around a circuit the size of a basketball court
stair climb (two sets of 6 stairs)
hurdle jumps (18 inches high)
low crawl
6-foot long jump
scale a 4-foot fence
window climb (4-foot from floor)
drag a weighted dummy

Interview Panel

Candidates who have been successful in previous evaluations will present themselves to a panel of senior officers who represent our agency. Each candidate will answer the same battery of questions, plus any additional inquires that develop during the interview. Candidates are encouraged to dress in business attire and consider this to be the actual job interview.

Polygraph Examination

Successful candidates will progress to the next stage of evaluation which is the polygraph examination. The Floyd County Police Department conducts its own examination at the police department using information collecting during all portions of the hiring process. Candidates are asked to be on time and will be given instructions at this stage of the process.

Psychological Evaluation

This final round of examination is conducted by a licensed psychiatrist hired by the county police. Candidates will report to the doctor's office and submit to questioning to determine "fit for duty" status with the Floyd County Police Department. The background investigation, polygraph, application for employment and all documents are subject to inquiry during this portion of the assessment.

Physical examination and drug test

Candidates will submit to physical examination by a physician at the Employee Wellness Center located at Redmond Family Practice on Shorter Avenue. Drug screen will also be conducted.

Police Academy Entrance Exam

Non-certified candidates will be required to attend training with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to be certified as a mandated peace officer. Before that application can be submitted the candidate will be required to successfully complete the Accuplacer test hosted by the Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1 Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 30161.

What disqualifies me from employment?

Felony convictions, or significant misdemeanor convictions
Family violence conviction or related conviction that forbids possession of a firearm
Suspended license or no valid driver's license / Suspended license within 7 years of application
Previous Drug Use (marijuana: 3 years, other controlled substance: 7 years)
Any failure of one of the above evaluations