Canton Police Department Hiring New Officers

CANTON, GA -- The Canton Police Department is seeking to add more community-oriented men and women who want to serve and protect their neighbors.

The agency is "actively looking for diverse men and women who aspire to join a very professional organization and possess a community mindset," the department said in its press release.

To further the goal of employing those candidates who are the best fit for the department, the organization will be hosting its second Police Recruitment Program from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 on the third floor of Canton City Hall located at 151 Elizabeth Street.

Anyone interested in attending the program should arrive no later than 3 p.m. Attendees will be given a presentation that covers the agency’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Nobility Statement, budget facts, breakdown of latest new equipment, current programs, work-projects and an overview of the organization’s structure.

In addition, presenters will cover a summary of the department’s hiring standards, the hiring process and employee salary and benefits. The event will end with a question and answer session for persons in attendance.

“We are very excited to host this event because our goal is to attract the most professional, viable, diverse and community oriented candidates that are the best fit for our organization," said Police Chief Mark Mitchell. "We are working hard to build a team that strives to connect with our citizens, protect our public, supports each other and endeavors to improve the quality of life for the community we serve. We want to be proactive in the recruitment of officer candidates and not simply reactive by posting the position and wait for individuals to apply.”

Mitchell urges citizens to monitor the department’s Facebook page for further recruiting information over the coming weeks before the event.

The agency will also be reaching out to military outsource centers, colleges, law enforcement academies and other civic organizations in an effort to attract the best applicants for the position.

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