SALARY & BENEFITS

The City of Marietta provides a desirable compensation, benefits package for the beginning police officer, complete with medical, life, and disability insurance policies.

COMPENSATION

Education Level

Salary Range

High School or equivalent

$37,577

$44,000

Associates Degree or at least 2 years of active military service

$39,462

$46,000

Bachelor’s Degree or at least 3 years of active military service*

$41,334

$48,000

Master’s Degree

$42,574

$50,000

*Military service must be in a law enforcement military occupational specialty.

Salary range is based on years of service as GA POST sworn peace officer.

Pay incentives available for education, training certifications, shift differential and on-call pay.

Weekly paychecks

BENEFITS

A low-cost health insurance plan with BlueCross/ BlueShield (eligible after 60 days of employment)

Individual Medical Plan - $11.16/ week

Family Medical Plan - $32.21/ week

Life Insurance Plan

Vacation, Comp Time, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Military Leave Pay

Take home vehicle once off probation! 

PENSION

Fully vested in defined benefit general pension plan (4% employee contribution)

Early retirement available at a reduced benefit

City/BLW-funded defined supplemental pension plan (in lieu of Social Security)

No social security deduction means 6.2% kept by the employee!

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

The City of Marietta reimbursement program for up $2,000 per fiscal year for coursework, lab fees, and associated textbooks based on a grade of “C” or better. In addition to the city’s reimbursement, the Marietta Police Department will reimburse employees for up to $2,000 of college tuition after the city reimbursement is exhausted for the year. Tuition reimbursement is dependent on budget constraints.

OTHER

Public Safety Ambassador Unit to assist with traffic control and minor duties freeing up officers for proactive law enforcement.

Department provides ammo, targets, and range time at Governors Gun Club

Marietta Police Department has 5 Prisoner Transport Officers for the transport of suspects in custody

24/7 access to an in-house gym and shooting simulator.

CareHere Health Clinic with access to free prescription medications.

On Call pay and call back pay.

County Courthouses within walking distance of the Marietta Police Station

Cobb County offers a 24 hour/ 7 days a week Magistrate for warrants

The Cobb County Detention Center and the Smyrna Jail are within a short driving distance outside of the city limits (less than 10 minutes)

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital inside of the city limits


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