Opening is for CERTIFIED police officer in good standing. VERY competitive starting salary for police officers with prior experience. Hourly pay rate is subject to a review experience, certifications, college, military, and languages spoken. (based on 2184 hours per year/12 hour shifts).
- Georgia POST certified LEO
- *Certified as LEO in another state
- *US military police equivalency - see information here: https://gapost.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EOT_05152024.pdf
*Our staff will help you with equivalency testing / lateral transfers from other state, etc.
The Norcross Police Department is a CALEA-accredited nationally recognized, State of Georgia certified, and recipient of the Excellence In Policing award. First and only agency in Georgia to have all 3 certifications!!! We are a full-service law enforcement agency, with an authorized strength of 52 full-time sworn officers, located in the metropolitan Atlanta area, servicing a very diverse population of approximately 20,000 residents.
- Retirement plan (pension) - retirement with full pension at age 55 and 20 years of service.
- 457b tax-deferred retirement plan that is in addition to the retirement plan - City contributes up to 3%.
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Take home car within 35 miles (direct line) of City of Norcross boundaries
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training (free)
- All uniforms and equipment supplied to include outer ballistic vest carrier and weapons (duty, back-up, rifle).
- Beards allowed, tattoos allowed upon review.
- 11 paid holidays, 80 hours vacation, 80 hours sick leave, and 2 personal days.
Preferred requirements:
Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) certification in good standing (Georgia, other state, military equivalency). Foreign language skills are preferred but not required.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age; no felony convictions; United States Citizen (POST requirement), High School diploma or GED.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act.
- Must hold or have the ability to obtain a Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act certification and have the ability to become GCIC certified.
- Must be able to work 24-hour on call assignments, undercover, overtime, or weekends, holidays, as well as 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.
- Proven ability to effectively and professionally response to crisis and other emergency situations.
Proven ability to effectively and professionally respond to crises and other emergency situations. The purpose of this position is to protect life and property and enforce federal and state laws and local ordinances. Successful performance contributes to the safety and well-being of citizens and promotes the efficient and effective operation of the department. The incumbent in this position will handle routine, emergency, and/or complex situations within the police department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conducting preliminary and/or follow up investigations, and work independently in performing regularly assigned duties under the general orders of a Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain or Chief.
Responsibilities include:
- Patrols an assigned zone to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
- Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
- Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
- Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles. Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.
- Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
- Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.
- Testifies in judicial proceedings; may provide security during court sessions.
- Transports prisoners.
- Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
- Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car and uniform.
- Serves criminal arrest warrants, issues uniform citations for traffic and ordinance violations to violators.
- Assists with job of communications officer, as necessary.
- Provides security for the City of Norcross Municipal Court when needed.
- Provides security for Mayor and Council meetings when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
