Police Officer - Lateral Entry In State (62,520 - $92,546)

Gwinnett County•Gwinnett County, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. 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. 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. If you're a seasoned officer looking for a new challenge, a supportive environment, and plentiful opportunity to advance your career in specialty roles, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Prior Police Officer experience within the State of Georgia
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, employment, controlled substance, and military history check, if applicable

Nice To Haves

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

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