Job Openings with the City of Thomasville

Available jobs are listed below. Click on the name of the job for more information.

Please note that job applications can only be completed through a desktop or laptop and not using a smart device like a cell phone or tablet.

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It is the policy of the City of Thomasville to provide equal opportunity for all persons to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.


CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER, FIRE RESCUE

Thomasville Fire Rescue is accepting applications for the position of Certified Firefighter/EMT with the City of Thomasville. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma. Candidates must be professional, customer-focused, and work well within a team environment. Females and minorities are urged to apply.

Firefighter (NPQ FF1 & 2) required, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is preferred.

Starting Salary:

  • Firefighter Trainee (no experience) – $38,317 yearly.
  • Firefighter I (State of Georgia Certified Firefighter) – $40,233 yearly.
  • Additional pay increases are provided for certifications, experience, and overtime.


POLICE OFFICER, POLICE DEPARTMENT

The City of Thomasville is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Georgia certification is preferred, though not required. Applicants must be at least 21 before or by graduation from the academy, possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and able to pass a criminal background and physical fitness assessment test to apply.

This position will perform traditional duties, including, patrolling specific districts by foot or automobile, handling public complaints, arresting violators of the law, responding to accidents, issuing the necessary summons or tickets when appropriate, preparing/compiling reports and maintaining police records. Additionally, Thomasville Police Officers are required to participate in Community Oriented Policing programs that will require extensive interaction with the community.

Starting Salary:

  • Police Officer I (uncertified Police Recruit attending the Georgia Police Academy) – $21.33 hourly or yearly salary of $46,575.
  • Police Officer II (GA Certified Police Officer w/no experience or recruit officer who graduates from the academy and successfully completes Field Training Officer Program) – $22.39 hourly or yearly salary of $48,903.
  • Additional educational incentive pay of $1,500 for Associate’s degree and $3,000 for Bachelor’s degree in related field of work.
  • Additional pay increases for experience and special assignments.

The current recruitment period has ended. For more information about future recruitment periods, please contact Ricky Zambrano, City of Thomasville Recruitment Manager, at ricky.zambrano@thomasville.org.