SSPD Opportunities

Welcome to the Sandy Springs PD, where we are dedicated to serving and protecting our community. We believe in investing in our officers' professional and personal growth, and offer the resources and support they need to thrive. Join our team today and help us make our community a safer and better place. Our officers have a multitude of opportunities within the department to include the following:

Bicycle
Patrol
Criminal Intelligence
Property and Evidence
Training and Background
Community

Detective
K-9
Narcotics/Vice
Street Crimes
Technology and Crime Scene Investigation
Traffic
Drone Program

UNITS

SPECIALIZED

S.W.A.T.

The Sandy Springs SWAT team consists of Sandy Springs Police Department officers who have received specialized training. The SWAT team allows for swift and complete response to tactical situations as well as high-risk warrant response. The SWAT officers have a working knowledge of the city through extensive combined training which averages 16 hours per month. The SWAT Team also includes Tactical Medics, from the Sandy Springs Fire Department, along with a Crisis Negotiation Team and Logistics team. Equipped with specialized training, vehicles, and equipment, the Sandy Springs SWAT can respond to:

Hostage Rescues
Service of high-risk arrest and search warrants
Barricaded suspects
Engagement of heavily armed criminals
Dignitary protection
Active assailant incidents

QRF

The Quick Response Force (QRF) is a multi-functional unit comprised of Sandy Springs Police officers as well as two Tactical Medics from Sandy Springs Fire Department and a volunteer trauma Doctor. The officers and supervisors on QRF are trained in the proper response to active assailant situations and given additional equipment to fulfill this dangerous mission. They train regularly in firearms, breaching doors, and building clearing and protecting those in need.

River Patrol

During the summer months between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, the Sandy Springs Police Department’s River Patrol enforces the laws, keeps the peace, and helps make the Chattahoochee River safer for our citizens and all water enthusiasts. Since the inception of our River Patrol, officers have identified safety concerns, trespassing issues, and reduced the overall number of accidents and water-related deaths.

TRV

In the Fall of 2014, the Sandy Springs Police Department launched their latest program designed to help residents with roadside problems. Manned by full-time police officers and Citizens on Patrol volunteers who have received additional training, the Sandy Springs Traffic Response Vehicle is a Ford F350 truck outfitted to be first responders for motorists along surface streets. The TRV unit will remain on the roads to manage accidents on I-285 and SR 400.

SWAT • QRF • River Patrol • TRV

Bonus: $3,500

CNT

The Sandy Springs S.W.A.T Crisis Negotiation Team consists of individuals who negotiate with a person or group of people actively involved in a criminal, domestic, or mental health incident. The negotiators are trained to de-escalate potentially life-threatening situations using verbal crisis management techniques. This team responds to incidents involving suicidal, armed/barricaded, emotionally disturbed, and hostage-holding individuals. The Sandy Springs S.W.A.T objectives are to save lives and mitigate crisis incidents while attempting to avoid unnecessary risk to officers, citizens, victims, and subjects.

Honor Guard

The Sandy Springs Police Department Honor Guard represents the Department, its officers and families at law enforcement funerals, parades and other ceremonial occasions – both solemn and festive. The team is dedicated to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the public safety community during times of celebration and emotional duress. The members of the unit stand ready to pay their respects to officers that pay the ultimate price for their community. Since its inception, Honor Guard members have attended dozens of funerals at agencies all over the southeast. Members take this mission seriously as it is our opportunity to honor the fallen officer and to pay our respect to the family.

CNT • Honor Guard

Bonus: $2,000