If I am offered a city job, are there any other conditions that I must meet before I can begin work?
All candidates must pass a basic records check. Before appointment as a patrol officer or firefighter, a candidate must undergo an in-depth background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. Medical exams and drug screenings may be applicable to other City Civil Service positions as well.

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1. What if I am looking for a temporary or part-time job?
2. How do I apply for a city job?
3. How do I know when the city is accepting applications?
4. If I file an application, does this make me eligible for different examinations?
5. Do I have to submit any other papers along with my application?
6. How are the job specifications determined?
7. Are job requirements ever waived?
8. Who decides whether an applicant is accepted for an examination?
9. What is the best way to assure that my application will be accepted?
10. What are some of the reasons for rejection of my application?
11. If I have a police record, does that make me ineligible for employment with the City of Athens?
12. If my application is rejected, do I have any right of appeal?
13. If my application is rejected, does that mean that I can't apply for other civil service examinations?
14. What happens if my application is approved?
15. After I take the Civil Service Exam, am I eligible for federal, state, and county jobs?
16. What types of exams are given?
17. What happens after I take the examination?
18. So if I pass the exam, does that mean that I get a job?
19. If I am offered a city job, are there any other conditions that I must meet before I can begin work?