Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD), in a push to bolster its ranks, is rolling out a hiring event this weekend for both sworn police officers and communications officers—the folks manning the crucial 911 Center. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the event is planned for May 4 and May 5 at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center in Lawrenceville, with organizers encouraging prospects to register and plan an appointment ahead of time to skip the long lines.
The ambitious force, accredited on a national level with myriad specialized units like K-9, Aviation, and Hazardous Devices, invites interested parties to undergo Phase I of the hiring process—and if they make the cut, they're to be presented with conditional job offers and proves their worth to serve a sprawling 900,000 citizens scattered across 436 square miles. The county’s official announcement detailed that the marathon selection process includes orientation, rigorous physical testing, along with psychological exams and oral interviews catered to each respective position.
Police officer hopefuls need to have attained a high school diploma or a G.E.D., they must be U.S. citizens and have a valid driver’s license; they also need to hit the age requirement of 21 by academy graduation, while their communications counterparts can be just 18 with similar education and citizenship prerequisites. "Those who qualify will receive conditional job offers," a statement obtained by Gwinnett County official news highlighted.
After the initial hiring blitz, GCPD promises to dig deeper with extensive Phase II background checks and evaluations, spanning from criminal history to credit reports they don't take shortcuts when it comes to ensuring candidates are up to snuff. And the perks? They're competitive: annual raises, shift differentials, educational bonuses, and a cherry on top, hiring incentives that sweeten the deal for officers willing to call Gwinnett County home. Upon receiving the final job offer, candidates will strap in for immediate employment, signified in statements by FOX 5 Atlanta.
For additional details on the positions and the rigorous selection process, police officer candidates can learn more at GwinnettPoliceJobs.com, or directly touch base with Investigator Valle by phone or email—as reflected on both sources. Communications officer candidates are invited to visit Gwinnett911Careers.com or reach out to Investigator Morgan Saldana for more personalized guidance on their potential career path within GCPD.
