The City of Kennesaw Police Department is a progressive and innovative agency serving a diverse population of over 30,000 in the metroplolitan Atlanta area.

The City of Kennesaw was named "One of America's Top 10 Cities for Families" by Family Circle Magazine in 2007. Kennesaw was also recognized in 2009 as one of the "Top 25 Cities and Towns with the Best American Values" by Newsmax magazine. 

The Kennesaw Police Department is currently accredited by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies(CALEA).

Being a member of the Kennesaw Police Department not only offers an exciting chance to work in a vibrant and rapidly growing community, but we also offer one of the best benefits packages in the metro area.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 
Take Home Car Program
Education Incentives(Tuition Reimbursement/Additional Pay based on Education)
Wellness Program 
Georgia Municipal Association Retirement Program

                            

*We are not currently accepting Applications. Please check the website periodically for future hiring notices.

-Police Officers (Click to view Job Description)

All Police Applicants are required to complete the following:

Physical Agility Test
Ga. POST Academy Entrance Exam (Ga. POST Certified Officers are Exempt)
Background Investigation
Psychological Exam/Interview
Polygraph Examination
Drug Screen
Hiring Board Interview

Note: To download a police department application click here .Applications can also be requested by mail, email or picked up in person at the Kennesaw Police department during normal business hours.

For more information regarding employment opportunities with the City of Kennesaw Police Department contact Lt. Craig Graydon at 770-429-4535 or email



The City of Kennesaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer.