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Georgia Department of Public Safety — Georgia State Patrol

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Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-20. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

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Lateral entry

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Recruiting contact

DPS HR recruitment contact on the source page

404-624-7553

Hiring outline

  1. Apply, complete fitness assessment, polygraph, background investigation and oral interview.
  2. Psychological and medical/drug screening and POST approval apply to trooper/officer positions.

Physical testing

The source specifies timed sit-ups, timed push-ups and a 1.5-mile run. Academy demands exceed hiring minimums.

Benefits

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Hiring incentives

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Order can differ by position; the source says some oral interviews occur before the polygraph.

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What salary information is available for Georgia Department of Public Safety — Georgia State Patrol?

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What hiring process does Georgia Department of Public Safety — Georgia State Patrol describe?

Apply, complete fitness assessment, polygraph, background investigation and oral interview. Psychological and medical/drug screening and POST approval apply to trooper/officer positions.

What physical testing information is available for Georgia Department of Public Safety — Georgia State Patrol?

The source specifies timed sit-ups, timed push-ups and a 1.5-mile run. Academy demands exceed hiring minimums.

Is Georgia Department of Public Safety — Georgia State Patrol hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Georgia Department of Public Safety — Georgia State Patrol research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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