Core Values

• Canton police officers strive to display the highest level of PROFESSIONALISM.
• Always displaying INTEGRITY by doing what is right even when no one is looking
• Never forgetting to HONOR the citizens and co-workers we serve and protect.
• Thus building the TRUST of the citizens we are sworn to protect.
• Observing EXCELLENCE in all tasks we perform to the highest degree
• Never backing down from danger, but always showing COURAGE in the face of danger

State Law Enforcement Certification

Since 1999

The State Certification is through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performance. The foundation of certification lies in the promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives. When procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented. The process culminates with a decision by a joint executive committee that the agency has met the requirements for certification. Certification status represents a significant professional achievement. Certification acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

Incentives

• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Beards Permitted (Within Policy)

Salary

Public Safety Ambassador:                                        Annual: $52,416.00

Equipment

• Axon Body Camera and Mobile In-car Camera Systems
• Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED)
• Outer Carrier Vest with latest uniform wear (suspenders optional)
• All equipment provided will support and align with your responsibilities as a Public Safety Ambassador. 

Career Development 

• 2024- Over 5,132 Department Training Hours
• Leadership Training
• Specialized Training

Benefits

1. Up to 1 Year: 4.62; plus 40 hours preloaded (160 hours)
2. 1-2 Years: 6.15 (160 hours)
3. 2-3 Years: 6.92 (180 hours)
4. 4-5 Years: 7.69 (200 hours)
5. 6-7 Years: 8.46 (220hours)
6. 8-14 Years: 9.23 (240 hours)
7. 15+ Years: 10.00 (260 hours) 

Paid Personal Time Off (accrue bi-weekly): 

•  Please visit Human Resources (under resources box on the left side of the page) page to obtain information about our health and retirement benefits.
• 13 paid Holidays. 
• Employer paid life insurance policy ($50,000)
• Employer paid short team and long-term disability.
• Health and Wellness: Improves physical fitness, emotional fitness, nutrition and stress levels of police officers. Results in a more mentally and physically fit officer to serve the community.

Employment Criteria

To be considered for employment, an applicant must meet minimum qualifications:

• The minimum age requirement for this position is 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license (Georgia)
• No felony convictions
• An honorable discharge (if prior military)
• No adverse driving record
• Tattoo policy (tattoos on face, scalp and neck are not permitted)
• Our selection process is thorough to ensure only the highest caliber persons are selected.

Hiring Process

• Application/Background packet
• Pre-interview with Operations of Professional Standards Sergeant.
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Investigation
• Condition Offer
• Polygraph Exam
• Medical evaluation
• Meeting with the Chief for final offer and expectations

*** The application period for the Ambassadors for Public Safety program is now closed, pending the review and outcome of current submissions. Further updates will be provided accordingly.****