Canton Police Recruitment Program On Jan. 23

CANTON, GA — The Canton Police Department is looking to hire candidates for officer positions, and an event designed to inform applicants about all aspects of the agency will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23.

The event kicks off at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Canton Police Department at 151 Elizabeth Street. Canton police notes it's looking for "diverse men and women who aspire to join a very professional organization and possess a community mindset to serve and protect the citizens of Canton."

If you're interested in attending this event, you should fill out an employment application on the city's website.

Attendees will be given a presentation that covers the agency’s mission statement, core values, budget facts, a breakdown of the latest equipment used by the department, current programs, work-projects and an overview of the organization’s structure.

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In addition, presenters will give an overview of the department’s hiring standards and process, as well as employee salary and benefits. The event will end with a question-and-answer session for persons in attendance.

"We are very excited to host this event because our goal is to attract the most professional, viable, diverse and community-oriented candidates that are the best fit for our organization," Chief Mark Mitchell said. "We are working hard to build a team that strives to connect with our citizens, protect our public, supports each other and endeavors to improve the quality of life for the community we serve. We want to be proactive in the recruitment of officer candidates and not simply reactive by posting the position and wait for individuals to apply."

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