GWCC POLICE RECRUIT

GWCCA • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority is hiring a Police Recruit to join its Public Safety function. The recruit is a non-sworn civilian employee who attends a Georgia P.O.S.T.-certified police academy to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level Police Officer. After graduating from the academy, the recruit completes 12 weeks of supervised field training and receives further training as a sworn Police Officer through the Field Training Officer Program. The position works under general instructions and established policies and procedures, reports to the Police Sergeant, and supports the Authority’s mission, goals, policies, and objectives.

The role is based in a fast-paced, professional convention, sports, entertainment, and hospitality environment. Work may take place indoors or outdoors at facilities across the Authority’s campus and can involve crowds, noise, traffic, all weather conditions, and potentially hazardous situations. Event operations may require irregular hours, flexible scheduling, rotating shifts, and availability for evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. Recruits may need to respond to changing priorities, urgent operational issues, and emergencies while remaining composed and providing professional customer service.

Police recruits must maintain the physical and mental readiness needed for law enforcement duties, including patrol, emergency response, arrests, and community engagement. This includes strength, endurance, agility, stamina, alertness, and sound decision-making under stress. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates under final consideration must complete a criminal history evaluation and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of the Georgia P.O.S.T. entrance exam.
• Be at least 20 years old upon acceptance to a Georgia P.O.S.T.-certified academy.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Complete a criminal history evaluation and drug screening if under final consideration.
• Maintain the physical condition and mental alertness necessary to perform law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a Georgia P.O.S.T.-certified training academy, including passing all required classes.
• Learn the use and care of firearms, chemical agents, and other weapons.
• Learn to safely operate a motor vehicle in normal and emergency conditions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Learn to write clear, comprehensive, accurate, and legible reports using correct grammar and spelling.
• Learn to understand, interpret, and apply criminal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including laws concerning arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, and juveniles.
• Learn and implement police methods and procedures, including patrol techniques, response to crimes in progress, suspect apprehension, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, crime scene management, and crowd control.
• Learn and apply effective interpersonal communication and customer-service practices.
• After successful academy completion and graduation, participate in the Field Training Officer Program and perform related duties as a sworn Police Officer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with the Authority’s core values and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain a professional image and comply with GWCCA policies, procedures, safety standards, and training requirements, including timely completion of assigned mandatory training.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and service-focused work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid state holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• 401(k) plan with 5% match.
• Free on-site dining during hours of operation.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounted auto insurance, home insurance, technology, travel, event tickets, and attractions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED