Background Checks
Background checks that comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) are conducted on all City of Tifton new hires. Applicants applying for Firefighter and Police Department positions must also meet department standards. Failure to disclose criminal history information may result in being rejected for employment consideration.

Drug Free Workplace
All new hires and employees are subject to testing. Offenders using or possessing illegal drugs will be denied employment and/or subject to termination.

EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
City of Tifton is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodations may contact Human Resources at (229) 391-3941.