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.

Essential Duties

• 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 requires fingerprinting.
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Minimum 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 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.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, driving, credit, employment, controlled substance, and military history check, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree in related field.
Bachelor's Degree in related field.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,175.00 - $60,604.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Georgia POST Certified Police Officer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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