Police Officer (Certified)
Salary: $54,200 – $74,800 · Deadline: 2026-05-15
Georgia POST certification. Valid GA driver license. 21+ years old.
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Careers at Covington Police
Build a career protecting the people of Covington.
Open Positions
Police Officer (Pre-Service)
Salary: $48,300 – $54,200 during academy · Deadline: 2026-05-15
High-school diploma or GED. 21+ years old. Pass POST entrance.
Communications Officer
Salary: $42,500 – $58,000 · Deadline: Open until filled
POST Communications certification within 6 months of hire.
Records Technician
Salary: $38,200 – $51,000 · Deadline: Open until filled
High-school diploma. 1+ year clerical/records experience preferred.
Why CPD?
Competitive salary
5% annual step plan; education incentives.
Take-home vehicle
For sworn officers living within 25 miles.
Full medical, dental, vision
For employees and their families.
GMEBS pension
Defined-benefit pension through the Georgia Municipal Association.
Tuition reimbursement
Up to $5,000/year for criminal-justice degrees.
Specialty teams
SWAT, K-9, traffic enforcement, and bicycle patrol.