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Norcross police offering hiring bonus for certified officers

The Norcross Police Department is hiring both certified and non-certified officers, with a $2,000 hiring bonus available for certified officers. (Courtesy City of Norcross)
The Norcross Police Department is hiring both certified and non-certified officers, with a $2,000 hiring bonus available for certified officers. (Courtesy City of Norcross)
By Karen Huppertz
Feb 10, 2020

The Norcross Police Department is hiring both certified and non-certified officers, with a $2,000 hiring bonus available for certified officers. Starting annual salaries can be as high as $47,633 and includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Norcross officers also have access to a take home car, 80 hours of vacation time and 80 hours sick leave.

To apply you must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GDE equivalent. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Applications: www.norcrossga.net. Questions: Erin Taylor at etaylor@norcrosspd.com.

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