Police Academy

Academy classes begin when a suitable number of recruits have been accepted for training. Actual class sizes vary from session to session.

Yes. You become a paid employee of the Clayton County Police Department once you complete processing and will be paid at the current rate for Police Officer I.

Georgia POST requires that law enforcement recruits attend 809 hours of training that last approximately 19 weeks of intensive training. Graduates of the Clayton County Police Academy enter the Field Training Program with the knowledge and physical skills needed to be a successful police officer.

Georgia certified officers who have at least 24 months working experience answering calls for service in a uniform patrol capacity are considered for immediate placement into the Field Training Program. Potential candidates will be required to complete classroom and Field Training as directed by the Chief of Police.

POST mandates that recruits can miss no more than 5% of the required classes no matter what the reason. POST further states that any recruit missing more than 5% of an individual class that requires a Specialized Instructor (i.e. Firearms, Defense Tactics, Emergency Driving, etc.) will also be dismissed as well. Attendance is strictly monitored and enforced.

Yes. All recruits are required to participate in daily fitness activities. It is recommended that recruits prepare themselves physically prior to the first day of the academy.