2021 Spring College Graduate Police Officer Hiring Event - Gwinnett County Police Department
Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18, 2021
By Appointment Only (You will receive an appointment 3-5 business days after application is completed)
Gwinnett County Police Training Center
854 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Please join us at our upcoming Gwinnett County Police Officer Hiring Event!
This is a special opportunity to complete the entire first phase of the two phase hiring process. Conditional job offers may be given during this event. Those attending will complete some or all of the following: physical ability test (obstacle course comprised of 9 interspersed individual tasks), an orientation, more detailed application, credit check, and an oral interview. The entire process typically takes two to three hours, although it may take longer. It is suggested you bring water and a snack. Part of this event will occur outside.
Prior to attending the event, please submit an application. Once an application has been received, an investigator will call to set up an appointment time for the event. Because of COVID precautions, completing on-line applications in our computer lab is no longer an option. Thus, walk-up applicants will be directed to complete the on-line application on their personal device. Those that have submitted applications but do not have an appointment are still welcome although wait times will be longer.
GWINNETT COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT BASICS
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 878 sworn officers supported by 320 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.
Police recruits receive full pay while attending the 21 week academy at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center. After successful completion, the new officer will receive further training with an experienced field training officer for an additional 13 weeks.
APPLICATION PROCESS- PHASE II
The second phase of the hiring process consists of:
Polygraph examination
Psychological evaluation
Medical evaluation
Drug and alcohol test
Reference and education checks
Employment verification
Entrance examination (if not exempt)
STARTING SALARY
$39,801
$40,995 (for new-hires with an Associate’s degree)
$42,189 (for new-hires with a Bachelor’s degree)
And a $2,000 hiring bonus!
MININUM QUALFICATIONS:
High school diploma or G.E.D. - required
College diploma - preferred
U.S. citizen
Valid driver’s license from state of residency
20 years old (21 years old prior to academy graduation)
Successful completion of both phases of the hiring process