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Gwinnett County Police Officer Columbia Hiring Event

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

24-02447

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

04/18/2024

Closing Date

6/5/2024 11:59 AM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Class Summary

Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2024

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Courtyard by Marriot Columbia Downtown

630 Assembly Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Please join us at our upcoming Gwinnett County Police Officer Hiring Event taking place in Columbia, South Carolina.

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 the following: physical ability test (push-ups, sit-ups and 300-meter run), 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. Those that have submitted applications but do not have an appointment are still welcome although wait times will be longer.

Please note, you are not required to attend both days of the hiring event

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 930 sworn officers and 129 communications officers supported by 167 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.

Employees are trained to become Police Officers. 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 Master 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.

Salary:

$51,066 with possible incentives up to

$52,598 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate's degree)

$54,130 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree)

$5,100 hiring incentive for new hires

The grade for this position is PL213.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.;

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for Georgia P.O.S.T. certification;

• Valid Driver's License from state of residency;

• Must be 21 years of age, 20 years old at time of application;

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, work history, and physical agility testing.

For information related to the position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical requirements, click here. (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18571&headerfooter=0)

For more information about the Police hiring process and standards, click here. (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/Police/PoliceEmployment)

NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2022 was about 983,656 and we’ve only continued to grow.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. To implement the Board’s policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of his immediate staff and 13 department directors. The 13 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees

• Dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Immunizations

• Wellness education and incentive programs

• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Family planning benefits

• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available

• Retirement and Savings Plans

• 401(a) Defined Contribution

• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation

• Longevity pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Critical illness and accident insurance

• Hospital indemnity insurance

• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .

01

If applying for a sworn law enforcement position you must be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 20 years of age as of today?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Have you been convicted of or pled nolo to D.U.I., D.W.I., or similar offense within the last 5 years?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have any commitments that would not allow you to work on various shifts, weekends, holidays, or other periods?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, please write out "N/A" as your response.

  05

  Over a period of time the duties and responsibilities of a position will tend to change. This may arise from technological changes, or changes in department policies and procedures. Are you willing to accept changes in the duties and responsibilities for the position which you have applied?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you learned of this opening through a Gwinnett County Police Department employee referral, please list the REFERRING EMPLOYEE'S NAME and TITLE . If you were not referred by a Gwinnett County Police Department employee, please enter "N/A" in the field below.

  07

  Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification. All information will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Have you been completely honest with us when completing your application for employment and this questionnaire?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com