Lateral Police Officer – Keep Communities Safe (On-Call)

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral program

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a lateral, certified police officer. The role is safety-sensitive and includes pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Qualified applicants will undergo Physical Fitness Assessment and Preliminary Orientation, with details provided by call or email. Salary ranges from $62,520 to $92,546, with incentives and education-based increases for associate or bachelor’s degrees.

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
• Must be currently certified Police Officer
• No break in service longer than 2 years
• Valid Driver's License from State of Residency
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen
• This position requires 24 hours on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, driving, employment, controlled substance, and military history check, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Enforces County and state laws when deemed necessary to provide a safe environment for the public
• Responds to dispatched calls for emergency and non-emergency and provides assistance to the general public
• Prepares reports on crimes, violations and accidents within the County
• Issues citations and 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

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a lateral, certified police officer. The role is safety-sensitive and includes pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Qualified applicants will undergo Physical Fitness Assessment and Preliminary Orientation, with details provided by call or email. Salary ranges from $62,520 to $92,546, with incentives and education-based increases for associate or bachelor’s degrees.