Police Officer - Lateral Entry ($60,115 - $88,987)

     THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE.

GO TO JOB ID 24-02756 TO APPLY FOR THE STANDARD POLICE OFFICER POSITION.

Salary & Incentives:

$60,115 - $88,987 with possible incentives up to:
             • $61,918 - $91,656 (3% educational incentive ) for an associate degree
             • $63,301 - $94,952 (6% educational incentive) for a bachelor's degree

$5,300 hiring incentive for new hires

5% night shift differential

The Gwinnett County Police Department is a nationally accredited and rapidly growing police agency located in the northeastern quadrant of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Department has an authorized strength of 931 sworn officers and 145 communications officers supported by 201 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to approximately 1,000,000 residents within an area of 437quare miles. The department is a full-service agency with numerous specialized units, to include Computer Forensics, K-9, Aviation, Technology Research, Accident Investigations, Training, S.W.A.T., Crime Prevention, Hazardous Devices, and many more.

Lateral, Certified Police Officer Applicants Only.  This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent, random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.  Qualified candidates will be scheduled for a Physical Fitness Assessment and Preliminary Orientation; If qualified, candidates will receive a call or e-mail with the scheduled times and details outlining the event.

Essential Duties

• Enforces County and state laws when deemed necessary to provide a safe environment for the public. 
• Responds to various dispatched calls for emergency and non-emergency and provides assistance to the general public. 
• Prepares reports on crimes, violations and accidents committed within the County. 
• Issues citations as well as makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances. 
• Directs traffic when traffic lights are down or during heavy congestion. 
• Maintains daily activity log. 
• Attends court and testifies on behalf of the County. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Other Job Requirements/InformationThis job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and finger printing.
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade
The grade for this position is PL223.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two consecutive years of certified law enforcement field experience handling 911 calls-for-service for an agency staffed with 20 sworn employees at the time of employment with the agency; does not include training and field training nor military police experience.
• Must be currently certified Police Officer
• No break in service longer than 2 years
• Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, driving, employment, controlled substance, and military history check, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree in related field.
Bachelor's Degree in related field.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM. 

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Police Department 
For more information about this department, click here. 
 
About Gwinnett County 
 


Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! 

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. 

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. 

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Salary : $60,115 - $88,987