The City of Woodstock Police Department is comprised of sixty-four sworn and civilian personnel serving the largest municipality within Cherokee County.  The department is responsible for the law enforcement services of approximately eleven square miles inhabited by over 23,000 residents and over 350 businesses.  The City of Woodstock continues to be one of the nation's fastest growing cities.

Through a continual focus on career development and enhanced training the City of Woodstock Police Department is dedicated to the highest standards.  We are committed to the development of our officers and department as we strive to offer the best services to our citizens and visitors alike.

As our officers excel we offer many avenues of specialized training.  Through our progressive approach officers have the ability to become Canine Specialists, SWAT team members, Accident Reconstructionists, Motorcycle Officers, Detectives, Police Training Officers, Drug Task Force Agents, and Traffic Enforcement Officers.  Officers who achieve the highest standards will also be eligible for promotion.


Beginning Your Career
Interested applicants will complete a series of steps in order to ensure that the very best applicants are chosen to join our team of dedicated officers.

Applicants will complete the following prior to employment:
    » Entry Level Written Exam 
    » Physical Agility Test 
    » Background Check 
    » Oral Interview Board 
    » Polygraph Examination
    » Medical Examination
    » Psychological Examination
    » Georgia Peace Officer Standards and 
        Training Entry Level Written Exam

Successful applicants will then be transitioned into the department and prepared for the Georgia Peace Officer State Academy.

The City of Woodstock is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of service.


Interested in Joining Our Team?
The following are the basic requirements that must be met in order to qualify for a position as a Police Officer with the City of Woodstock Police Department.
    » Must have or obtain a valid State of Georgia 
        driver's license and have a demonstrated safe
        driving record 
    » Must be certifiable by the Georgia Police Officer 
        Standards and Training Council 
    » No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors, 
        including DUI offenses

For more information please feel free to contact
Sgt. M. Goggans with our Training Office at
770-592-6000 ext. 1146 or