Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the enforcement of local, state and federal laws in the service of public safety.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols the County to detect and deter crime;
• Responds to calls including emergency situations, traffic accidents, robberies, domestic disturbances, etc.;
• Enforces traffic laws by detecting speeds, intoxication, and issuing citations;
• Provides backup and assistance to other officers;
• Writes detailed reports and maintains accurate paperwork for investigations and prosecutions; submits reports to appropriate agencies;
• Assists in gathering evidence and prepares information for court cases and testifies as needed;
• Serves warrants and other civil documents;
• Transports all state and local inmates as well as mentally ill patients to specified locations; Provides courtroom security and protection to inmates at locations as needed;
• Provides funeral escorts;
• Performs related duties.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be 21 years of age and must be POST Certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia. Applicant must also have a valid driver’s license.
• Applicant will be required to pass a physical examination, drug and alcohol test, polygraph test and a criminal background check.