Police Officer - Lateral Entry 60115 - 88987
Police Officer - Lateral Entry 60115 - 88987
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Class Summary
THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WITHPRIOR POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE.
GO TO JOB ID 2402756 TO APPLY FOR THE STANDARD POLICE OFFICER POSITION.
Salary & Incentives:
$60115 $88987with possible incentives up to:
$61918 $91656 3 educational incentive) for an associate degree
$63301 $949526 educational incentive) for a bachelors degree
$5300 hiring incentive for new hires
5 night shift differential
Lateral Certified Police Officer Applicants Only. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a preemployment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and AlcoholFree Workplace. Qualified candidates will be scheduled for a Physical Fitness Assessment andPreliminary Orientation; If qualified candidates will receive a call or email 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 nonemergency 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.
- This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a preemployment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
- This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories criminal histories and finger printing.
- This job may require oncall rotation and emergency after hours weekends and/or holidays.
The grade for this position isPL223.
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 callsforservice for an agency staffed with 20 sworn employeesat 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 servicelonger than 2 years;
- Valid Georgia Drivers 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.
- Associates degree in related field
- Bachelors Degree in related field
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.Additional Information
Build Your Pathwith the Gwinnett County Police Lateral opportunities
The Gwinnett County Police Department values experience and welcomes lateral officers to join our ranks. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous progress and we recognize the valuable skills and knowledge lateral officers bring.
- We offer a streamlined onboarding process for experienced officers that allows you to integrate into our team and make a difference in the community faster.
- Your prior experience will be evaluated to determine appropriate rank and pay within our structure.
- Lateral officers are eligible for specialized units and career development opportunities.
All of our officers including laterals receive comprehensive training and have access to stateoftheart technology and equipment. We also offer a variety of career development opportunities allowing you to build your skills throughout your career.
We want you to have a lifelong career with Gwinnett Police. Our police department offers the full police experience with opportunities to build your pathby exploring different precincts and areas of the community. Our large department creates a greater opportunity to join a specialty team like K9 Aviation Motors or SWAT.
Gwinnetts comprehensive benefits package allows you to build your life. Our benefits include health care and tuition reimbursement plus benefits like a takehome car for police officers.
Were dedicated to protecting and serving our community. With a strong commitment to public safety we strive to provide exceptional law enforcement services build lasting relationships with the people we serve and educate our community about ways to stay safe. If youre a seasoned officer looking for a new challenge a supportive environment and plentiful opportunity to advance your career in specialty roles we encourage you to apply.
.About the Police Department
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 approximatelyresidents within an area of 437 square miles.
For more information about this departmentclick here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County one of Americas fastestgrowing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of bigcity living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The countys population in 2000 was about 588448 and weve 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 HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a twohour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnetts infrastructure includes more than 2750 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 Boards 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 Countys 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.
ValuesIntegrity: 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: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 ator email .
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
