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Norcross offering $2K hiring bonus for certified police officers

The Norcross Police Department is hiring with starting salaries up to $47,633 and certified officers receiving a $2,000 hiring bonus. (Courtesy City of Norcross)
The Norcross Police Department is hiring with starting salaries up to $47,633 and certified officers receiving a $2,000 hiring bonus. (Courtesy City of Norcross)
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Jan 11, 2021

The Norcross Police Department is hiring. Starting salaries can be up to $47,633 and certified officers will receive a $2,000 hiring bonus. Benefits include 11 paid holidays, 80 vacation hours, 80 hours of sick leave, full medical benefits, life insurance, retirement and a take home car.

To apply, you must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen and have a valid Georgia driver’s license. All applicants must complete a background investigation including the applicant’s employment history, criminal history, credit history, education and military records as well as personal references.

Details and application: www.norcrossga.net/187/Police-Department.

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