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.
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) – $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.
Current Recruitment Period Deadline: Friday, October 4th, 2024.
Please Click HERE to view Current Recruitment Calendar
BROADBAND INSTALLER APPRENTICE, CNSNEXT
Candidate must be able to perform new cable installations from the system tap to the customer’s equipment interface. This includes aerial/underground drops and inside wiring to customer’s video, telephone and data devices. Candidate must be familiar with the various types of equipment utilized by CNSNext and customer owned equipment. Candidate must be capable of heavy lifting and ladder climbing to heights greater than 25 feet. Candidate must be capable of troubleshooting and repairing customer problems and be able to take after hour calls on a rotational basis.
Salary ranges from $15.91 to $21.09 hourly. Position closes on Friday, October 18th.
FIREFIGHTER, FIRE RESCUE
Get your start in a challenging new career! Go as far as you want in the fire service! We’ll train you to be a Firefighter and EMT and get you the training, education, and certifications you need to be successful as a career firefighter. Once hired you will attend a Georgia Fire Academy (GFA) class. This ten-week course consists of 425 hours of rigorous training that includes classroom-based lecture and practical skills building sessions. You will receive transportation to the training facility, and a salary while attending the academy. There you will earn your Firefighter 2 (NPQ)/Haz-Mat Awareness and Operations Level certifications. Once you graduate, we further your education with your EMT (National) certifications within the first two years. Once you have completed these certifications, we offer you Haz-Mat Technician, Engineer, and Fire Inspector certifications. You can even attend Fire and EMS-related college degree programs while on duty. We want you to be successful in the fire service!
Candidates must be professional, customer-focused, and work well within a team environment. Females and minorities are urged to apply.
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.
At this time, Thomasville Fire Rescue is fully staffed. Please contact Ricky Zambrano, City of Thomasville Recruitment Manager, at ricky.zambrano@thomasville.org for more information about future recruitment periods.