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

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Class SummaryTHIS 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.Salary & Incentives$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 degreeHiring incentive up to 10% of the base salary for new hires5% night shift differentialLateral, Certified Police Officer Applicants OnlyThis 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 DutiesEnforces County and state laws when deemed necessary to provide a safe environment for the publicResponds to various dispatched calls for emergency and non‑emergency and provides assistance to the general publicPrepares reports on crimes, violations and accidents committed within the CountyIssues citations as well as makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinancesDirects traffic when traffic lights are down or during heavy congestionMaintains daily activity logAttends court and testifies on behalf of the CountyPerforms other duties of a similar nature or levelOther Job Requirements / InformationThis 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 may require on‑call rotation and emergency after‑hours, weekends, and/or holidays.Grade & Effective DateGrade: PL213.Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.Minimum QualificationsHigh 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.Preferred QualificationsAssociate's degree in related field.Bachelor's Degree in related field.BenefitsHealth care coverage.Tuition reimbursement.Take‑home car for police officers.Equal Opportunity EmployerGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. For questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Class SummaryTHIS 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.Salary & Incentives$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 degreeHiring incentive up to 10% of the base salary for new hires5% night shift differentialLateral, Certified Police Officer Applicants OnlyThis 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 DutiesEnforces County and state laws when deemed necessary to provide a safe environment for the publicResponds to various dispatched calls for emergency and non‑emergency and provides assistance to the general publicPrepares reports on crimes, violations and accidents committed within the CountyIssues citations as well as makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinancesDirects traffic when traffic lights are down or during heavy congestionMaintains daily activity logAttends court and testifies on behalf of the CountyPerforms other duties of a similar nature or levelOther Job Requirements / InformationThis 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 may require on‑call rotation and emergency after‑hours, weekends, and/or holidays.Grade & Effective DateGrade: PL213.Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.Minimum QualificationsHigh 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.Preferred QualificationsAssociate's degree in related field.Bachelor's Degree in related field.BenefitsHealth care coverage.Tuition reimbursement.Take‑home car for police officers.Equal Opportunity EmployerGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. For questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr