thinking of a change

[tbl87]

Current APD here. I was wondering if anyone had any info (pay, benefits, morale) for these departments...
Avondale Estates
Newnan
Fayette Co Sheriff
Griffin
Any of them worth making the switch for? Thanks!

[Zeitgeist]

A friend works for Avondale Estates PD and he told me that they won't hire APD or Dekalb as they don't want 'our kind of policing'

Good luck to you. Keep looking.

[The PO]

Not that it's on your list but in the same area, Peachtree City has openings. Good pay, equipment, benefits, take home car. Coming from APD I imagine it would be a huge change.

[dontknowwhy]

A friend works for Avondale Estates PD and he told me that they won't hire APD or Dekalb as they don't want 'our kind of policing'

Good luck to you. Keep looking.

Thankfully, the city is changing it's ways. We now have people from Henry Co, DeKalb, and Fulton SO, all but one of which we love, and the other is a good officer, but a kiss a-- so the chief likes him. With the economy turning around and less people wanting to be officers, we as a whole need to get rid of our pre-conceived ideas and look at individuals as just that: an individual, regardless of where they are coming from.

[biggunnzz]

Smyrna PD is currently taking apps. I'm thinking of change myself looking to get back on the road but need mandated in GA certified out of State. Anyone have pros or cons with either Cherokee Co So or Paulding Co So?

[NoWingedAngel]

Smyrna PD is currently taking apps. I'm thinking of change myself looking to get back on the road but need mandated in GA certified out of State. Anyone have pros or cons with either Cherokee Co So or Paulding Co So?

I went to the academy with a couple of guys from Paulding County. The pay is very low but a lot of folks that leave end up coming back because of the level of training they receive. You won't find another sheriff's office tougher than those guys and gals.

[tbl87]

thanks to everyone for your input

[scuba4321]

Smyrna PD is currently taking apps. I'm thinking of change myself looking to get back on the road but need mandated in GA certified out of State. Anyone have pros or cons with either Cherokee Co So or Paulding Co So?

Cherokee SO is a great department...once they get their pay straight it will be even better. They are very short right now. Guys leaving for higher paid Depts.

[biggunnzz]

thank you Sir that is what I'm hoping for is Cherokee SO in the process now

[Zeitgeist]

I went to the academy with a couple of guys from Paulding County. The pay is very low but a lot of folks that leave end up coming back because of the level of training they receive. You won't find another sheriff's office tougher than those guys and gals.

Pay might be low, but the cheaper cost of living might balance it out.

[Zeitgeist]

thanks to everyone for your input

Also, a friend (zone 5 officer) went to Smyrna PD, didn't like it, tried to come back to APD but they were taking too long and ended up getting hired by Cobb PD. I don't know what he didn't like about Smyrna. Just passing it along.