Police Officer Lateral Entry (62,520 92,546)

THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WITHPRIOR POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE.

GO TO JOB ID 25-03362 TO APPLY FOR THE STANDARD POLICE OFFICER POSITION.

Salary & Incentives:

• $62520 - $92546with possible incentives up to:

• $64395 - $95322 (3% educational incentive) for an associate degree

• $66271 - $98099(6% educational incentive) for a bachelors degree

$5500 hiring incentive for new hires

• 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.

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment 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 on-call rotation and emergency after hours weekends and/or holidays.
  

• 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 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

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 state-of-the-art 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 life-long 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 take-home 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.

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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.

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