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Gwinnett police hosting hiring event on Saturday

The Gwinnett County Police Department and the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services are looking for new hires. On Dec. 10, the two agencies are hosting a joint hiring event at the Gwinnett Fire Academy.

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

The Gwinnett County Police Department and the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services are looking for new hires. On Dec. 10, the two agencies are hosting a joint hiring event at the Gwinnett Fire Academy.
By Jillian Price
June 21, 2023

The Gwinnett County Police Department is hosting a hiring event on June 24, looking for recruits and 911 communications officers.

Participants will complete the first phase of the hiring process, which includes orientation, a physical fitness assessment, a question and answer session, and interview boards. The process can take about three hours.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 770-513-5513, or emailing PDRecruiter@GwinnettCounty.com. To apply in advance, visit the county’s website.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the police training center located at 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.

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Jillian Price covers local news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is a graduate of Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin. She joined the AJC in 2022 and mainly covers Gwinnett County cities.

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