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Police Officer - Temporary - Temporary/Misc

Gwinnett County Public Schools

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Primary Responsibilities: Provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and citizens at extra-curricular activities by responding immediately to deal with any disruption or criminal activity and instill in students respect and understanding of the law through example. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLawrenceville, GA
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttp://www.gcpsjobs.org

    Description

    id='p103822_'>Police Officer - Temporary - Temporary/Misc JobID: 103822

    Position Type:

    Temporary/Miscellaneous/Police Officer - Temporary

    Date Posted:

    8/5/2026

    Location:

    Temporary/Misc Location

    Date Available:

    08/10/2026

    Job Code: Police Officer - Temporary - 004007 Standard Hours: 10 Department: Temporary/Misc - 990000 Empl Class: NA Job Description: Show/Hide

    License and Certification Qualifications:

    • Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification and a valid Georgia driver's license

    Education Qualifications:

    • or equivalent

    Experience Qualifications:

    • Must be an active member of law enforcement

    Skills Qualifications:

    • Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
    • Ability to listen and respond to other's needs
    • Desire to work in a school environment with young people, educators, and citizens

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and citizens at extra-curricular activities by responding immediately to deal with any disruption or criminal activity and instill in students respect and understanding of the law through example.

    • Assist the local school administration in security at extra-curricular activities.
    • Reduce juvenile delinquency by promoting positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
    • Take law enforcement action as necessary to protect against unwanted intruders.
    • Perform all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Physical Demands:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    About Company

    Gwinnett County Public Schools is a high achieving, honored school system, located in the metro Atlanta area.  GCPS is the largest school system in Georgia with more than 180,000 students and continuing to grow.  That growth can be attributed to the fact that Gwinnett is a school system of choice for people moving to the Atlanta area.  Gwinnett County citizens highly value the important role education plays in building a thriving, global community and they strongly support the school system’s pursuit of excellence.  Gwinnett County Public Schools is a three-time finalist for the Broad Prize of Urban Education (2009, 2010 & 2014) and 2 time winner of the 2010 and 2014 Broad Prize, designating it as one of the nation’s top urban school districts.  GCPS was voted a Forbes Magazine Top Employer and a 3- time Top Employer for Women.  Gwinnett also boasts National Blue Ribbon Schools and a host of schools recognized at the state level.

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