Valdosta PD to host open testing hiring event this Thursday

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Your path to a career in law enforcement could start this week.

The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) is holding an open testing hiring event on Thursday, June 5th at 6 p.m., at the City Hall Annex Multipurpose Room, located at 300 North Lee Street.

This entry-level test is the first step toward joining the department. Those who pass will attend the police academy already employed by the City of Valdosta, earning a paycheck while training.

Applicants must bring a valid driver’s license and $15 in cash for the testing fee. You must be at least 20-years-old, a U.S. Citizen, and have a high school diploma or GED.

For more details, call Lt. Chris Crews at 229-293-3113 or visit the website below.

www.valdostacity.com/police-department

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