Gwinnett County Police Officer I

• 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.
• Assists in maintaining County car, uniforms, weapons and county property.
• Attends and testifies in court on behalf of the County.
• This position requires: 24 hours on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Salary & Incentives:

$55,923 with possible incentives up to:

• $57,600 (3% educational incentive) for an associate degree
• $59,278 (6% educational incentive) for a bachelor's degree
• Hiring incentive up to 10% of the base salary for new hires
• 5% night shift differential

The grade for this position is PL213.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION UNDER 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, driving, work history, and physical agility testing.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, 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.