Meet THE GPD Team
THE GPD Recruitment Team is Ready to Help
Sergeant Jon Matthews is the lead recruiter for the Greensboro Police Department. Contact him using the recruiting hotline, 1-888-GPD-JOBS (473-5627), with any questions you may have about the department or the application process.
Sergeant Jon Matthews
Started with GPD in 2008
EDUCATION: University of South Carolina – History
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT(S): Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), Special Response Team (SRT), Family Victims Unit (FVU), Violent Crime Reduction Team (VCRT)
Sgt. Matthews likes to have fun with his family, travel, and run!
Sgt. Matthews believes law enforcement is a calling to help the vulnerable and bring justice to those who victimize people, and that this calling leads to a fulfilling career that makes a significant difference in the community. Come join us if you think you can make a difference!
Haven Nickelson
Started with GPD in 2014
EDUCATION: Liberty University – Criminal Justice
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT(S): Family Victims Unit detective, member of Hostage Negotiations Team
PREVIOUS WORK: Detention Officer – Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office
While off duty, Haven enjoys time with family, his church and the gym
Jeremy Johnson
Started with GPD in 2008
EDUCATION: University of North Carolina at Pembroke – History
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT(S): Crisis Intervention/Behavioral Health Unit Corporal, member of Hostage Negotiations Team
PREVIOUS WORK: Detention Officer – Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office
While off duty, Jeremy enjoys spending time at the gym
Alex Tejada
Started with GPD in 2007
EDUCATION: Technical School for Aircraft Mechanics, Miami FL
MILITARY SERVICE: Marine Corps
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT(S): Narcotics, Special Response Team (SWAT)
PREVIOUS WORK: Lowes Home Improvement, BBQ Cook
While off duty, Alex enjoys family time at the lake and going to the gym
Justin Douglas
Started with GPD in 2011
EDUCATION: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Management and Society
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT(S): Bike Patrol, Riot/Mass Demonstration Control
PREVIOUS WORK: Plant Production Assembly Supervisor
While off duty, Justin enjoys playing golf, traveling and time with family