Police Officer - Lateral Entry

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

Job summary

Gwinnett County is seeking lateral, certified police officers to join its law enforcement team. This safety-sensitive role requires a pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing for drugs and alcohol.

Qualified applicants will go through a Physical Fitness Assessment and Preliminary Orientation; successful candidates will be contacted with scheduling details. Base pay ranges from $62,520 to $92,546, with possible incentives for education and eligibility for night shift pay.

Qualifications

• Lateral, certified police officer applicants only.

Responsibilities

• Physical Fitness Assessment and Preliminary Orientation.
• Pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug/alcohol testing as per Gwinnett County policy.

Job description

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.

Salary & Incentives:

$62,520 - $92,546with possible incentives up to:

• $64,395 - $95,322 (3% educational incentive) for an associate degree
• $66,271 - $98,099(6% educational incentive) for a bachelor's degree
• Hiring incentive up to 10% of the base salary for new hires
• 5% night shift differential