Sheriff Deputy SRO

Salary: $51,427.35($23.01 hr) – $53,394.15 ($23.89hr)

Position Summary:

The purpose of this classification is to perform protective work functions associated with protection of life and property; enforcement of federal, state, and local laws; and duties within an assigned shift or within an assigned specialty which may include the Patrol Division, Midstate Sheriff’s Task Force, Warrant Division, Courthouse Security, School Resource Officer (WAVE), Detention Facility, or other area of specialty.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.

• Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle or on foot to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.

• Prevents/discovers commission of crime; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives, and offenders; writes citations.

• Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, rescue operations, public service duties, stranded motorists, etc.

• Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes.

• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; uses radar/laser speed detection units to enforce speed laws.

• Inspects premises of residential/commercial buildings/properties to detect suspicious conditions.

• Provides traffic control and police protection for events such as parades, processions, funerals, ball games, school crossings, etc.; provides security/escort services to individuals, businesses, or others as appropriate.

• Participates in court activities; testifies in judicial proceedings.

• Serves criminal/civil warrants.

• Administers first aid and CPR as necessary.

• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, weapons, equipment, etc.

• Transport prisoners, members of the general public, or other individuals as required.

• May participate as a member of Sheriff’s Response Team (S.R.T.); responds to emergency call for situations involving hostage situations, barricaded persons, high-risk drug raids, riots, missing person searches, escaped prisoner searches, high security activities, and other situations requiring special weapons and tactical team assistance; participates in regular training activities.

• Provides assistance and backup support to other deputies or other departments as necessary; substitutes for co-workers in their absence; performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response; provides emergency response on a twenty-four-hour basis as needed.

• Provides assistance to other public service agencies as appropriate (e.g., fire departments, city police departments, state patrol units, emergency medical personnel).

• Confers with supervisors, staff, deputies, and others as necessary to obtain information or resolve problems; contacts command/supervisory personnel by radio, telephone, pager/beeper, voice mail, etc., for emergency response and critical incident communications.

• Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.

• Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; educates the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, etc.

• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance by telephone or in person from the general public, news media, court personnel, attorneys, inmates, employees, officials, or other persons.

• Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

• Operates a computer to research, review, enter and/or modify information in database.

• Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes; distributes documentation or maintains records as appropriate.

• Prepares reports, logs, citations, forms, and other documents; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.

• Receives various documentation; reviews, processes, responds, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate.

• Maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, etc., for reference and/or review.

• Maintains inventory of departmental supplies, initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

• Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of county/departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.

• Assignment to Midstate Sheriff’s Task Force may include performance of the following additional duties:

• Initiates contact with individuals driving motor vehicles to determine involvement in criminal activity.

• Performs organized searches of vehicles and buildings to identify and locate illegal contraband.

• Determines whether sufficient evidence exists to substantiate arrests; makes arrests.

• Conducts investigations into illegal activities; interviews suspects to identify additional parties involved in the activity.

• Prepares detailed investigate reports and records; reviews investigative information; assists in determining whether cases are ready for prosecution.

• Works with specialized canine to detect drugs, conduct searches, control suspects, provide crowd control, or provide protection; trains and handles dogs.

• Assignment to Warrant Division may include performance of the following additional duties:

• Reviews/examines warrants to ensure completeness and accuracy; performs research functions to identify location of individuals to be served; maintains warrant caseload, GCIC/NCIC files, and “unable to locate” files; organizes/prioritizes work.

• Serves arrest warrants, civil papers, and other legal documents within the county.

• Transports suspects/inmates to/from county jail or other locations as required.

• Books in arrested suspects; questions, fingerprints, and photographs suspects; completes appropriate documentation; enters data into computer system.

• Performs data entry functions by keying data into computer system; enters/updates data pertaining to status of warrants in computer system.

• Processes bond information for release of suspects.

• Assignment to Courthouse Security function may include performance of the following additional duties:

• Provides courtroom security; maintains a security presence in the courtroom to ensure safety of court personnel, to identify/prevent disturbances of court proceedings, and to identify/prevent potential violence or use of weapons.

• Conducts security checks of courthouse offices, judges’ chambers, parking lots, or other areas of courthouse.

• Performs electronic and visual security screening of jurors, spectators, or other individuals.

• Assists detention officers with security/management of inmates in court; secures and detains new prisoners.

• Assignment to School Resource Officer (WAVE Program-Weapons and Violence Education) function may include performance of the following additional duties:

• Provides WAVE Program education to community youth; conducts structured classes regarding violence, guns, drugs, prisons, gangs, death, juvenile court, adult court, conflict resolution, benefits of education, and related subjects.

• Provides counseling to students with behavioral problems; visits students’ homes to talk with students and parents.

• Acts as a liaison between juveniles and school administration, court officials, juvenile agencies, and other agencies.

• Participates in various youth-oriented activities (e.g., sports events, club meetings, PTO meetings, etc.).

• Assignment to Detention Facility function may include performance of the following additional duties:

• Enforces jail rules, regulations, and procedures; maintains inmate discipline; maintains a secure and peaceful environment in the facility.

• Monitors inmate activities inside the facility on a continual basis (e.g., during meals, cleaning activities, exercise, work, recreation, visitation, personal hygiene, and related activities); takes headcounts of inmates as required.

• Receives/releases inmates transferred to/from the facility; completes applicable forms; secures personal property; makes photographic and fingerprinting records of incoming arrestees; explains jail rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Performs various functions associated with ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of inmates (e.g., distributing meals and removing meal trays; providing clothing, bedding, and supplies; obtaining medical aid; coordinating visitation; distributing mail; coordinating telephone communications; escorting inmates to/from jail facilities; etc.).

• Administers medications and first aid; responds to inmate requests for other medical attention; determines whether medical care is needed.

• Performs tower guard duties to assure security of facility; monitors television screens; operates electronic access doors; maintains log of activities.

• Performs periodic security checks of facility; inspects locks, alarms, and other security devices; searches inmates, mail, lockers, cells, and buildings to locate/remove contraband.

• Assists officers in restraining violent/unruly arrestees.

• Receives monies in payment for fines, fees, bonds, inmate accounts, or other departmental services; records payments and issues receipts; forwards revenues as appropriate.

• May perform basic maintenance/repair tasks related to jail facility and grounds.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required, with successful completion of a basic police training course; one year of experience in law enforcement preferred (previous law enforcement experience may be required for specialized areas of assignment); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must meet and maintain current requirements set forth in the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.
• Must possess and maintain valid Intoximeter and Radar Operator Certifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Possession and maintenance of valid K-9 Handler Certification, National Association of School Resource Officers Certification, or Basic Jailer Certification may be required depending on area of assignment.
• Participation on Sheriff’s Response Team requires monthly training activities and extensive training in Advanced Firearm Skills and Tactical Operations.