Police Officer - Entry Level
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 930 sworn officers and 129 communications officers supported by 167 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to approximately 900,000 residents within an area of 436 square 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.
Employees are trained to become Police Officers. Applicants must pass a series of tests and interviews prior to selection as employees. Once selected, individuals must complete academy requirements, and if successful, continue to field training assisted by veteran officers (PO Master or Corporals). This job requires a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
Salary:
**$4,700 hiring incentive for new hires**
$47,284 with possible incentives up to
$48,703 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate's degree)
$50,121 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D.;
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen to be eligible for Georgia P.O.S.T. certification;
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency;
- Must be 21 years of age, 20 years old at time of application;
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, work history, and physical agility testing.