Gwinnett County Police, 911 Center to host joint hiring event March 23

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The Gwinnett County Police Department and the E911 Communications Division will conduct a joint hiring event with police officer positions on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The event will take place the Gwinnett County Police Training Center, 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. The hiring event will complete Phase I of the recruitment process for 911 Center positions.

Phase I of the hiring event involves an orientation, CritiCall simulation typing test, preliminary background investigation, and an oral interview. Those applying for Communications Officer positions are encouraged to register and schedule an appointment in advance. The process can take several hours, and walk-ins are welcome but should arrive at 8:30 a.m. to ensure the entire process can be completed.

Conditional Job Offers will be given to those who qualify. Phase II of the hiring process will begin in the days following the hiring event. Phase II includes extensive background checks such as criminal history, driving history, credit reporting, reference checks, employment verifications, polygraph examinations, medical/drug screening, and a psychological examination. The entire hiring process takes an average of 45 days.

If you are hired as a Communication Officer, you can receive a $4,600 hiring incentive, a 3 percent or 6 percent educational incentive for a 2 or 4-year degree, a 5 percent shift differential, annual raises, and overtime opportunities. To be eligible for the 911 Center position, applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., be a United States Citizen, and be eligible for P.O.S.T. Certification.

For more information, visit Gwinnett911Careers.com or contact Investigator Morgan Saldana at 770-513-5565 orMorgan.Saldana@gwinnettcounty.com.