Deputy Sheriff (Non Certified & Certified)

The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for serving the public, enforcing state and federal laws and local ordinances, and supervising a shift of Deputy Sheriffs in the absence of the Sergeant.

Responsibilities :

• Performs the work of a uniformed or plain clothes Deputy Sheriff within the division to which he / she is assigned. Please note that initial assignment for all non-certified persons is Corrections. For all certified persons with prior law enforcement experience, their initial assignment can be within any division of the Sheriff's office with the exception of corrections.
• Correction Officer duties include but are not limited to :

Supervising inmates : A corrections deputy is responsible for supervising inmates who are incarcerated within the jail facility, overseeing daily routines such as meals, recreation time, and visitation.

Conducting patrols : A patrol deputy patrols their assigned area, looking for criminal activity and responding to calls for service.

Enforcing the law : A deputy Sheriff enforces local, state, and federal laws, patrols assigned areas, responds to calls for service, and conducts investigations.

The Deputy Sheriff should possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED. All applicants must agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, physical agility test, and polygraph. Must hold a valid Georgia Driver's license at the time of appointment, be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and be a citizen of the United States.

The following documents are required for consideration for the Deputy Sheriff position :

Failure to follow the required steps in submitting your application will result in automatic rejection of the application.

The Deputy Sheriff must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts :

Evaluation

All applications must be completed in full before submission. Errors can result in not meeting minimum qualifications. Once the complete application package is submitted, you will be given information for taking the Accuplacer Test.

Active Roster

If the Sheriff's Office personnel feel you are a viable candidate, you will undergo a thorough Internal Affairs investigation and background check. An offer of employment is contingent on the results of your psychological exam, physical exam, and drug screen.

If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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