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Department of Public Safety

Career Opportunities

 Thank you for your interest in the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

DPS offers a number of interesting and exciting employment opportunities in various law enforcement positions, as well as staff support positions. Positions are located throughout the state as well as at our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. As a public employee, you'll enjoy a wealth of benefits for your service, including 12 paid holidays, 15 vacation and 15 sick days to start, health/dental/vision care, life insurance, disability coverage, state retirement plan, 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation, public transit discounts, home computer discounts and more.

The Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Law Enforcement Career Opportunities: 

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Trooper - Georgia State Patrol

Motor Carrier Compliance Officer

Police Corporal

Other DPS Career Opportunities:

Communications Equipment Officer (CEO)

Safety Officer - Capitol Police

Important Links:

Employment Testing Information
Find out about testing dates and locations

Documents Needed in Application Process

Employment Disqualifiers
Find out about more information about what standards will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration.

Employee Benefits

Contact Information:

Write or call us at:
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 1456
Atlanta, Georgia 30371-1456
404-624-7550
E-mail: personnel@gsp.net

Fax: 404-624-7546

Lt. Paul Cosper, Georgia State Patrol Recruiter
404-624-7415
pcosper@gsp.net

Sgt. Mary Ann Smith, Motor Carrier Compliance Recruiter
404-624-7205
msmith@gsp.net

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For job opportunities with the State of Georgia, link to The Job Site, the state web site designed to help the job seeker who is interested in a career with Georgia State Government.