Police Officer - (Lawrenceville, GA)

Class Summary 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 currently has an authorized strength of 813 sworn officers supported by 280 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to approx 800,000 residents within an area of 436 square miles. The Department is organized into the Office of the Chief and 2 Bureaus with 4 Divisions: Administrative Services, Support Operations, Criminal Investigations and Uniform Divisions. Employees are trained to become Police Officers. Candidates 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).