Warner Robins Police Department

Selection Procedures and Benefits Overview
The Warner Robins Police Department is a progressive, growing department consisting of 115 sworn officers and additional civilian personnel.  Opportunities for varied assignments such as Uniform Patrol, Traffic, S.T.O.P. Unit, Criminal Investigations, Criminalistics, Narcotics and Intelligence, S.W.A.T. Team, Community Initiatives, School Liaisons and Bike Patrol are all part of the department’s commitment to providing professional law enforcement services.

The City of Warner Robins is located in northern Houston County and has a population of nearly 50,000 people.  Warner Robins consists of over 20 square miles and is home to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia’s largest industry.  It is in the heart of Georgia’s agricultural belt and boasts an ideal climate.  Warner Robins is known as one of Georgia’s fastest growing and most progressive cities

Requirements for application as an entry level police officer are as follows:         

  • A high school education or its equivalent as recognized by the Georgia Department of Education. (Minimum GED score of 45 per section - total 225).

  • Minimum age limit to apply is twenty (20) years. Applicants must reach the age of 21 prior to graduating the academy.

  • Pass the physical readiness test, assessment center, physical examination, drug screen, psychological exam, and background investigation (polygraph included).

  • Willing to work in harmony and on any shift assignment.

  • Must be a citizen of the United States.

  • Must possess a valid drivers license. Required to have a valid Georgia license by hire date.

Application Procedure:  Applicants must first complete a pre-application with the Human Resources Division. After the applicant submits a pre-application a date and time will be given for the physical agility test. Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility test will then proceed to the entry level  assessment center. To download the pre-application click here!  To apply in person applicants should contact the Department of Human Resources, City of Warner Robins, 700 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins Georgia 31093, telephone  number 478.929.1131.    

Selection Procedure:  Once an applicant successfully completes the Assessment Center he/she will undergo an extensive background investigation. The desirable applicants will be scheduled for an interview.  Once an offer of employment is made, the applicant will be required to successfully complete a medical physical, drug screening, polygraph, and psychological examination. To download the background investigation package click here! 

Contractual Agreement:  The City of Warner Robins has a two-year contractual agreement policy for police officers.  If an employee resigns within two years of employment he/she maybe required to reimburse the city on a percentage basis . 

Salary:  The salary changes each year based on cost of living increases.  The starting salary and benefits for police officers are very competitive with other area law enforcement agencies.  Current entry-level salary as of January 2008 is $27,898.80 annually or $13.40 hourly.  

Overtime:  The city conforms to all laws applicable to the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Annual Leave:  Annual leave begins to accrue from day one of employment and may be taken after six months.

        1-3 years = 10 days a year;       4-15 years = 15 days a year;

                15+ years = 20 days per year 

Sick Leave:  Accrued at a rate of ten days per year.  Unused sick leave may be accumulated and used towards retirement. 

Holidays:  Eleven paid holidays per year. 

Health Plan:  The City of Warner Robins is self-insured and pays medical premiums for all full-time employees.  There is a small bi-weekly premium for dependants paid by the employee.  Dental and eye care plans are also available. The monetary value of the city benefits package equates to half of the employees salary. Example-- employee salary = $30,000  benefits =  $15,000  total value of employee's salary and benefits equals $45,000. 

Life Insurance:  The City of Warner Robins provides life insurance of =$30,000 for police officers.  An additional $10,000 or $20,000 may be obtained by the individual officer and can be payroll deducted.  The city also provides an additional $1,000 for each covered dependant. 

Deferred Compensation:  Employees may contribute a portion of their salary to a tax deferred savings plan.  Several companies are available. 

Retirement:  GMEBS Plan (2% per year of service @ 55 years of age) – The City pays 100% of employees contribution and vests in employee’s name.  Employees are vested at ten years. 

Educational Reimbursemet: Full time nonprobationary employees qualify for college level tuition reimbursement.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any of the provisions contained in the bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

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