Application
Physical Agility Test
The physical agility test will be administered by the Department of Public Safety Internal Affairs Unit. Once you have completed the online application, you will be contacted regarding the date, time, and location of the Physical Agility Test prior to the testing date. Please remember to wear appropriate attire for performing the agility test to include work out clothing and running shoes.
The physical agility test (PAT) consists of the following :
Complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT) (obstacle course) in 2:06 or less (2 minutes and 6 seconds).
Order of Events: Run 1 ¾ Laps around Perimeter of Course & Enter the Interior of Course; Jump 2 Low Hurdles; Negotiate a set of Stairs 2 times; Jump 1 Low Hurdle; Crawl Under an Obstacle set at 2’ above the floor; Jump 6' L Ditch Simulation; Climb over 4’ H Chain Link Fence; Climb through 4’ H Window; Drag 150-pound weight (Dummy) 20 feet; Finish with 1 Lap plus 24’ Around Perimeter of Course.
Comprehensive Background Investigation
The position of police officer is one of public trust. In order to ensure that applicants meet the high standards expected by the community we serve, it is the responsibility of the Cobb County Police Department to conduct a thorough background investigation on each applicant considered for a position. This investigation includes but is not limited to a check of the applicant’s criminal and driving history, employment background, written and clinical psychological analysis, polygraph examination, and references check. A medical exam and drug screen are also required of selected applicants.
While the department will attempt to consider individual circumstances during the hiring process, dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result with immediate disqualification.
Post Entrance Examination
Prior to beginning the police academy, the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §35-8-8 (a) (8) requires that candidates successfully complete the official POST (Peace Officers Standards & Training) Entrance Examination. The Accuplacer Test Next Generation (required for admission to the Technical College System of Georgia colleges) will serve as this test.
Candidates may test at any Technical College System of Georgia location and should contact the selected site for further information. The POST entrance exam Access Form will be required to take the exam.
Candidates who can prove successful completion of other Georgia POST approved college admission tests such as SAT or ACT will be deemed to have satisfied this requirement under POST rules.