We have numerous officers that have joined our department after serving elsewhere. We welcome and encourage those officers with experience to join our ranks. Applicants currently or formerly employed by a full-service law enforcement agency in any state will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for lateral entry. Applicants will not be considered for lateral entry if they have taken a break from service longer than two years. Military police service does not meet the qualification of a full-service law enforcement agency. See Salary and Benefits page.

In-state lateral transfers may qualify for an abbreviated training program. Approved lateral transfers are hired at the rank of Police Officer Senior, with a salary range of $60,115.00 to $88,987.00. The lateral transfer’s years of service will be compared to GCPD officers with similar years of service to set starting salary. See Salary and Benefits page.

Out-of-state lateral transfers must attend the full academy session in order to be certified as a police officer in Georgia and obtain training required by the Gwinnett County Police Department. Approved out-of-state lateral transfers are hired at the rank of Police Officer, with a salary range of $60,115.00 to $88,987.00. The lateral transfer’s years of service will be compared to GCPD officers with similar years of service to set starting salary. See Salary and Benefits page.