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Police Officer - Lateral Entry - Out of State ($60,486 - $86,090)

Gwinnett County Government · Gwinnett County, GA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$60k–$86k/yrFull-time

About the role

This posting is for applicants with prior police officer experience outside the State of Georgia. If you do not have prior police experience, please refer to Job ID 26-03846 to apply for the standard police officer position.

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

Requirements

  • 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 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 Georgia Driver's License
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen
  • Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, driving, employment, controlled substance, and military history check, if applicable

Qualifications

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

Skills

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.

Benefits

Grade: PL213
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Additional Information:
Build Your Path with 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 path by 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. Gwinnett’s 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. We're 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.

Pay

$60,486 - $86,090 with possible incentives up to: $62,300 - $88,672 (3% educational incentive) for an associate degree
$64,115 - $91,255 (6% educational incentive) for a bachelor's degree
Hiring incentive up to 10% of the base salary for new hires
5% night shift differential

Schedule

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.

Application

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note

The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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