Police Officer - Lateral Entry

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

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.

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 - $92,546 with 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Other Job Requirements/Information

• 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.

Grade

The grade for this position is PL223.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) 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 service longer than 2 years
• Valid Driver's License from State of Residency
• Must 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field
• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to odors, dusts, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM.

About Us

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that we have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: 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:

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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.

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