Gwinnett County will hold a two-day police recruiting event Nov. 13 and 14 that allows candidates to complete the first phase of a normally lengthy hiring process in one visit. Officer trainees start at $55,923 a year and receive full pay while attending the police academy.
The event runs from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center, 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. Conditional job offers may be issued at the event, but successful candidates must still complete the department’s second screening phase before receiving final offers.
What candidates will face
The first phase includes an orientation, a more detailed application, an oral interview and a physical ability test consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a timed 300-meter run. The department’s hiring process explains what applicants can expect.
Candidates should plan to spend two to three hours at the training center. Part of the process takes place outdoors, and the department recommends bringing water and a snack…