Employment - Police

Build your career with Gwinnett Police

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The Gwinnett County Police Department invests in your professional development, allowing you to build your skills with our state-of-the-art training facilities and equipment. All instructors are P.O.S.T. certified, many with specialty certifications in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Driving, and other advanced subjects.

We offer opportunities to build your path with career advancement through multiple specialty teams like Computer Forensics, K-9, Aviation, Technology Research, Accident Investigations, Training, SWAT, Motors, Crime Prevention, Hazardous Devices, and many more.

Build your life with Gwinnett’s comprehensive benefits package for all employees including health care and tuition reimbursement, education incentives, hiring incentives, full pay while you train, and a take-home car for police officers.

Our department believes in modern policing — which includes professionalism, community engagement, officer safety and wellness, and using updated technology to keep our community safe. We have officers who’ve built a legacy and life-long friendships with our department.

We’re committed to providing professional law enforcement services in an unbiased and compassionate manner and to building our community through a vast array of community events and programs. 

In the video below, an officer shares why he chose to build his career with Gwinnett Police. Watch the video. If you decide you’re ready to start your journey, apply today!

Who We're Looking For

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An ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Has good judgment
  • Can problem solve
  • Can show empathy and compassion
  • Multitasks well
  • Demonstrates courage
  • Takes responsibility
  • Is resourceful
  • Shows initiative
  • Demonstrates assertiveness
  • Possess and demonstrates integrity
  • Engages in teamwork and collaboration
  

Civilian Positions

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Gwinnett County Police Department requires a substantial network of dedicated professionals to support the mission and vision of the department. In addition to police officers, the department employs nearly 300 civilians in a variety of careers in addition to 930 Police Officers and 129 Communications Officers. These roles include:

  • Multiple roles in Emergency Management
  • Crime Scene Specialists
  • Evidence Technicians
  • Customer Service Associates for the Records and Permit Units
  • Crime and Intelligence Analysts
  • Process Analysts
  • Administrative Support Associates


For civilian roles, the application process is as follows:

Phase I:

  • The application includes a Criminal History, and Driver’s History
  • Oral Interview

Phase II:

  • Reference, Employment, and Education Checks
  • Drug or Medical screening
  • Psychological examination (required for Communications only)


To maintain the Gwinnett Standard, we thoroughly vet each employee regardless of position. The hiring process usually takes 45 to 60 days and may explore sensitive or confidential information. If hired, you’ll be joining an elite, energized, and well-qualified team of professionals. Applicants that are qualified but not selected are encouraged to apply for other positions within the department. Those who are not qualified will be advised of the reason and the length of time before a new application can be submitted.

These positions are highly competitive. Each role is typically open for a few weeks. If you are interested in a career in policing, please view current openings.