Chief of Police - City of Cochran  

The City of Cochran is seeking a highly responsible motivated individual with administrative and technical abilities to lead, coordinate and direct the City's Police Department.  

The city is located in southeast Georgia between Macon, Dublin and Perry. With a population of approximately 4,455. Cochran exemplifies small-town, southern living at its best. Cochran is the county seat of Bleckley County and the home of Middle Georgia College  

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred; POST Basic Peace Officer certification; 10 years of law enforcement experience with a record of progressive advancement; and 5 years of supervisory/management experience.  

TO APPLY:    Please submit: a resume; cover letter; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) work-related references to: Mayor Cliff Avant, City of Cochran, P.O. Box 8, Cochran, Georgia 31014. Replies must be received no later than 6:00 p.m., February 26, 2010. You will also need to include a completed City of Cochran employment application which can be downloaded at www.cityofcochran.com .  

As a condition of employment, applicants should be prepared for a background check that includes: fingerprint/criminal history check via GCIC, driver's license check via DMVS, polygraph, credit history check; medical exam and complete POST review.  

The City of Cochran is an Equal Employment Opportunity M-F Employer.  

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police will be assisting the City with an Assessment Center for selecting the City's next Police Chief.  

Employment Application