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The Advantage CLIPPER Page 6 September 12, 2022 ARE YOU GETTING The Advantage? Call 537-3131 for your copy. Busy law firm has a permanent full-time opening for a Receptionist. Candidates should be computer literate, able to answer multiple phone lines, dependable, and work well with the public. Pay commensurate with experience. Please send resume to P. O. Box 39, Glennville, GA 30427. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER City of Vidalia is accepting applications for Animal Control Officer. Purpose: Responsible for ensuring compliance with the City’s animal control ordinances and laws to include responding to complaints pertaining to animals, transporting/handling animals, and ensure the safety and welfare of the general public. Desired Minimum Qualifications: A. High school diploma or equivalent required B. Previous experience and/or training involving animal control, animal care/handling, or kennel work is preferred C. Must have the ability to lift a struggling 70 pound dog onto the back of a truck using a catch pole D. Any equivalent combination of education and experience E. Must possess a valid State driver s license or have ability to obtain one prior to employment F. Be able to pass city requirements for background check Position shall be full-time and has excellent benefits. If interested, contact Shikima Johnson, HR Director at City Hall 912-537-7661 for a full job description and application or visit our website at www.vidaliaga. gov. Applications will be accepted through September 23,2022 until 5:00 p.m. or until filled. The City of Vidalia is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. We will run your classified until it sells for only Call 537-3131 Individuals only No commercial ads One item per ad Automobiles, RV's, Motorcycles Boats, Trailers, ATVs, etc. MUST call in each month to continue ad Runs until it sells for $35 WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER? The City of Mount Vernon Police Department is seeking applicants interested in be coming a police officer with the City of Mount Vernon. Applicants can be POST Certi fied or not. Non certified applicants must meet pre-requisites before entering the 11 week, 408 hour Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s Basic Law Enforcement Train ing. Minimum requirements to enter the training are: 1. Be at least 21 years old; 2. Be a citizen of the United States; 3. Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; 4. Not have been convicted by any state or by the federal government of any crime the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in the federal or state prison or institution nor have been convicted of enough misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law; 5. Undergo a background investigation; 6. Successfully complete the Accuplacer, Asset, or Compass Test. This exam must be completed prior to enrolling in any Basic Law Enforcement Course. 7. Be fingerprinted for the GBI and FBI to determine the existence of a criminal record; 8. Undergo a physical examination by a licensed physician and a psychological examination by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist to determine any physical, emotional or mental conditions that may adversely affect the ability to exercise the powers or duties of a peace officer; and 9. Be interviewed by the manager of the GPSTC Regional Academy where you will attend. The salary for those who are non-POST Certified but going through the academy is $38,000 annually. The City offers great benefits, to include Life Insurance, Health Insur ance, Personal Leave, Sick Leave, Retirement and Take-Home Vehicle. The salary ranges from $42,000 to $50,000 for Sworn Police Officers who are currently or previously certified in the State of Georgia in good standing with Peace Officer’s Standard and Training (POST). Applications maybe picked up and submitted at Mount Vernon City Hall, 435 S. Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, Georgia 30445 or by email to mvcityclerk@windstream.net.