Police Officer

Build your Career with Gwinnett County Police

The Gwinnett County Police Department believes in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous progress. Our officers receive comprehensive training and have access to state‑of‑the‑art technology and equipment. We also offer a variety of career development opportunities, allowing you to build your skills throughout your career.

We want you to have a life‑long career with Gwinnett Police. Our police department offers the full police experience with opportunities to build your path by exploring different precincts and areas of the community. Our large department creates a greater opportunity to join a specialty team like K9, Aviation, Motors, or SWAT.

$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
• $5,500 hiring incentive for new hires
• 5% night shift differential

• 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.

For information related to the position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical requirements, .

For more information about the Police hiring process and standards, .

This position is eligible for compensation under the employee referral program.

NOTE:

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

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 931 sworn officers and 145 communications officers supported by 201 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to approximately 1,000,000 residents within an area of 437 square miles.

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

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As 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.