Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The Jail Operations Division's Jailer Series establishes career advancement and enhances professional development. You can achieve positions ranging from: Jailer, Jailer Senior, Jailer Master, Jailer Corporal, Jailer Sergeant, and Jailer Lieutenant.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training applicants to fill sworn positions in various divisions. Here’s your chance to begin a rewarding career in:
- Administrative Services Division
- Court Operations Division
- Field Operations Division
- Support Operations Division
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Civilian Career Opportunities:
- Records management
- Active and Inactive Records
- Sheriff Processing Associate
- Food Services
- Facilities Management
- Warrants Support
- Information Technology and more
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- United States citizenship
- Valid driver's license
- Must be 18 or older
- Pass drug screen, polygraphy, and psychological evaluation
Base Salaries:
| Jailer | $50,725 base pay | $5,000 bonus |
| Jailer Senior | $50,990 base pay | $5,000 bonus |
| Deputy Sheriff Senior | $57,803 base pay | $5,700 bonus |
| Sheriff Processing Associate I | $35,690 base pay |
| Administrative Support Associate II | $38,559 base pay |
| Cook PT | $17.75 per hour |
| Building Services Associate II | $35,455 base pay |
| Food Service Supervisor | $38,559 base pay | $3,600 bonus |
| Trades Technician II | $42,238 base pay |
Salaries may be adjusted based on experience in training and education background. Gwinnett County has a 12-step pay system with 4% annual raises.
Benefits and Incentives:
- Issued uniforms and equipment
- Paid training
- 13 paid holidays
- 13 paid vacation days
- 13 Paid sick leave days
- 6% specialty unit pay increase
- 3% to 6% educational degree incentive
- Paid military leave
- Uniform and boot allowance
- Employee meals provided
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- 24-hour gym, onsite locker rooms, and showers
For more information on our Jailer, Sworn and Civilian positions, visit GOGCSO.com, or speak with a recruiter by calling 770.822.3128.
In-State and Out-of-State Lateral Transfers:
Applicants currently or formerly employed by a full-service law enforcement agency in Georgia must be in good standing with Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training. Approved lateral transfers are hired at the rank of Deputy Sheriff Senior. The starting salary range is $57,803 to $88,897.
In-State Lateral Transfer:
In-state lateral transfers may qualify for an abbreviated training approved by GA POST.
Out-of-State Lateral Transfer:
Out-of-state lateral transfers may qualify for an abbreviated training approved by GA POST.
Part-time Deputy:
- $30.56 Hourly Pay
- Must be able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
- Must be PBLE-certified and in good standing with GA POST
For more information on lateral transfers or part-time positions, visit GOGCSO.com or to speak with a recruiter, call 770.822.3128.
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