STARTING SALARY
$35,023 to $37,648
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
OPEN
JOB DESCRIPTION
POLICE OFFICER
Police Department
Job Notice: 47252007ZZ Salary: $35,023 Annual, plus $2,000 incremental hiring incentive pay
Post Date: January 1, 2007 Close Date: Until Filled
Benefits: Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts); Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement and Savings Plans (defined contribution, 457 deferred compensation savings plan, 529 college savings plan, educational programs); and, Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave for eligible employees.
Class Summary: Employees are trained to become Police Officers. Pre-employment process may take up to 12 weeks or longer. Applicants must pass a series of tests and interviews prior to selection as employees. Once selected, individuals must complete academy requirements, and if successful, continue to field training assisted by veteran officers (PO II or Corporals). This job requires a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. We provide a 3% pay incentive for officers with an Associate’s degree, and a 6% pay incentive for officers with a Bachelor’s degree, a 3 night lodging/meals allowance is provided for out of area applicants in our 2nd phase of the background process, and a $1,500 relocation allowance is available for out of area new hires for Police Officer positions.
Education/Experience and Licensure Requirements:
(or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job)
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; Valid Georgia Driver’s License;
- Must be 21 years of age, 20 yrs old at time of application;
- Must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for Georgia P.O.S.T. certification;
- Applicants may have to pass an exam to be eligible for this position; and
- Must submit a completed Protective Service Background Form at the time of application, and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, work history, and physical agility testing.
Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of:
- Report preparation procedures; Computers and applicable software; and
- Customer service principles.
Skill in:
- Driving a vehicle; Preparing reports; Solving problems and decision making;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Essential Duties:
- Assists with enforcing County and state laws when deemed necessary to provide a safe environment for the public;
- Assists with the preparation of reports on crimes, violations and accidents committed within the County;
- Assists in providing help to crime victims and the general public;
- Assists in performing security checks of closed businesses and residential areas; Attends and testifies in court on behalf of the County;
- Assists in maintaining County car, uniforms, weapons and county property; and; Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Physical Requirements: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, 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. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Reply to: Gwinnett County Government, Employment Division
770.822.7915
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045-6900
www.gwinnettpolicejobs.com
Resumes accepted only with fully completed application, job title and job notice number.
It is the policy of Gwinnett County to provide equal employment opportunities with regard to all terms and conditions of employment and to base employment decisions on job related qualifications of the applicant or the employee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- be at least 21 years of age
- possess a high school diploma or GED
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.gwinnettpolicejobs.com
OTHER INFORMATION
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently seeking to grow its force by 50 sworn officers. We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. After two years of successful performance as an officer, you can transfer to a wide variety of career paths, ranging from a top-notch SWAT team to Park Police to pursue your own interests.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cpl. Rob Thompson
Gwinnett County Police Department
770 Hi Hope Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770)513-5086
Email: robert.thompson@gwinnettcounty.com
Web Site: www.gwinnettpolicejobs.com
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