Valdosta Police Department to hold open testing

May 23—VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Police Department will hold an open testing hiring event at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the VPD, 500 N. Toombs St.

This test is the initial stage of the hiring process, and it could lead to a career in law enforcement.

Applicants can enter 30 minutes prior to the testing time.

Once you have successfully completed the process, VPD will send you to the academy already employed with the City of Valdosta, which means you will be getting paid while attending training, the city said in a press release. If you are already a sworn law enforcement officer, you do not need to attend the testing, simply turn in an application for employment.

Applicants taking the test will need to bring their driver's license and $15 cash, which is the testing fee.

Applications for the position of police officer remain open and dates and times of entry level test will be posted periodically on the City of Valdosta website www.valdostacity.com. For information on the process and benefits email Captain Colby Clark at cclark@valdostacity.com or call him at (229) 293-3099.