Detention Deputy

Madison, GA
Morgan County Sheriff

Salary: $45,054.09

Position Summary:

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Detention Deputy. The position is an entry level position with plenty of room for growth as a law enforcement officer. The Detention Deputy is responsible for receiving and releasing inmates, maintaining jail security and inmate wellbeing, and performing many other daily duties.

Requirements:

  • An excellent candidate will have strong ethics and moral character, the ability to communicate clearly, the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle high-stress situations and are capable of working closely with others as a team.
  • Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Have no felony or family violence convictions.
  • No convictions for any misdemeanor or traffic offenses that would establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
  • Pass all phases of the hiring/selection process.
  • All MCSO employees are required to submit to random drug testing throughout their employment.