Police Recruit (Non-Certified Officer)
$49,462–$49,462 year
On-siteSuwanee, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Police Recruit for the City of Suwanee, a non-sworn position in the Suwanee Police Department, to participate in a comprehensive training program to become a certified Police Officer. The recruit will attend academy sessions, participate in practical exercises, and learn principles of law enforcement, community policing, and public safety. Academy starts January 2027; interviews are in September with plans for background checks and begin work in November/December 2026. Shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays, is required. Essential duties include training at the police academy, studying laws and procedures, developing proficiency in communication, de-escalation, problem-solving, report writing, evidence handling, and arrest techniques, completing physical agility tests, participating in simulations, and maintaining professional conduct.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Georgia driver's license.
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; college degree preferred
- Successful completion of the pre-employment process, which includes oral interview, background check, criminal records and traffic history check, medical and drug screening, psychological evaluation, and polygraph evaluation.
- Please complete the Public Safety Application by visiting: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (suwanee.com)
- The City of Suwanee is a certified Drug Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify.
- Post close date: Until Filled
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