Gwinnett County Police Officer - NEW YORK HIRING EVENT

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• 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.
  
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience (positions in this class require):

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent education.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.
• Must be 21 years of age.

This is the first level of the Police series. Incumbents are trained on the job to become Police Officers. Incumbents must pass a series of tests and interviews prior to selection as candidates. Once selected, these individuals must complete academy requirements, and if successful, continue to field training assisted by veteran officers (PO II or Corporals).This 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.