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Start your career with the University of Georgia Police Department

The University of Georgia Police Department provides a spectrum of services to campus, including patrol and emergency response, traffic safety, criminal investigative services, and advanced service teams that include bomb detection and disposal, crisis negotiation and critical incident response.

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Start your career with the University of Georgia Police Department

The University of Georgia Police Department provides a spectrum of services to campus, including patrol and emergency response, traffic safety, criminal investigative services, and advanced service teams that include bomb detection and disposal, crisis negotiation and critical incident response.

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See open positions

Current vacancies can be found on ugajobsearch.com. If no vacancies are shown, the department will gladly accept the UGA Police Department Application for Employment for positions in anticipation of future hiring needs.

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See open positions

Current vacancies can be found on ugajobsearch.com. If no vacancies are shown, the department will gladly accept the UGA Police Department Application for Employment for positions in anticipation of future hiring needs.

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We maintain an open pool of applicants

The University of Georgia Police Department maintains an open pool of applicants for the position of Police Officer. Those meeting the minimum qualifications are welcome to apply.

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We maintain an open pool of applicants

The University of Georgia Police Department maintains an open pool of applicants for the position of Police Officer. Those meeting the minimum qualifications are welcome to apply.

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Discover employment benefits with the UGA Police Department

Employees of the University of Georgia have a number of options pertaining to health, dental, vision, life, and other insurance options. Additionally, several retirement plan options are offered, to include the Teachers Retirement System.

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Discover employment benefits with the UGA Police Department

Employees of the University of Georgia have a number of options pertaining to health, dental, vision, life, and other insurance options. Additionally, several retirement plan options are offered, to include the Teachers Retirement System.

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Read the latest News & timely Warnings

Timely Warning – Homicide – 2024-02-22 – Update 2

A suspect in the murder of Laken Riley has been taken into custody by the University of Georgia Police Department.  […]

Timely Warning – Homicide – 2024-02-22 – Update

Last night, University of Georgia Police were able to complete notification of the family in the death of the young […]

Timely Warning – Homicide – 2024-02-22

On February 22, 2024, at approximately 12:07 p.m. the UGA Police Department received a call from an individual concerned for […]

Gameday & Event Information

Know what to expect on gameday in Athens! Learn more about parking, traffic and shuttles on campus before you arrive.

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For true emergencies please Dial 911 immediately

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For non-emergencies we can be reached at 706-542-2200