Atlanta Police Foundation offers $10,000 signing bonus for transferring officers

The Atlanta Police Foundation revealed a signing bonus for certified officers who join the Atlanta Police Department APD through lateral transfer APF says that the bonus is intended to attract seasoned police officers who can instantly contribute to society safety efforts in Atlanta especially as the city prepares for major upcoming events including the FIFA World Cup The incentive is part of APF s ongoing Build the Force initiative which aims to increase recruitment improve officer retention and maintain Atlanta s momentum in reducing crime according to a release We are investing in experience stated Dave Wilkinson president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Police Foundation Lateral officers bring tested skills and real-time readiness This bonus is our way of saying that if you re ready to serve Atlanta we re ready to help you Eligible applicants must be certified officers who meet APD s transfer requirements and are required to complete an expedited hiring process In addition to the signing bonus officers joining through the operation will benefit from a range of encouragement services offered under the Build the Force initiative including housing assistance mental wellness programs training opportunities scholarships life insurance and childcare incentives We re committed to giving the Atlanta Police Department the materials it necessities to hire and retain the best officers and to keep our communities safe declared Wilkinson Interested officers can apply at JoinAtlantaPD org The post Atlanta Police Foundation offers signing bonus for transferring officers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta