Deputy Sheriff (Non Certified & Certified)

Deputy Sheriff

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Performs the work of a uniformed or plain clothes Deputy Sheriff within the division to which he / she is assigned. 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.
• Maintaining order and security : A corrections deputy is responsible for maintaining order and security within the jail facility.
• Enforcing rules and regulations : A corrections deputy is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the jail facility.
• Conducting block checks and inmate counts : A corrections deputy is responsible for ensuring that all inmates are accounted for.
• Transporting inmates : A corrections deputy may be responsible for transporting inmates to and from court appearances and medical appointments.
• Responding to emergencies : A corrections deputy is responsible for responding to emergencies such as medical emergencies, fires, and security emergencies within the jail facility.
• Maintaining records : A corrections deputy is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of inmate activity, including disciplinary actions, medical treatments, and visitation logs.

Patrol Officer duties include but are not limited to :

Duties in other areas include but are not limited to :

Overall, the duties and responsibilities of a deputy sheriff are focused on maintaining public safety, fostering relationships within the community, and enforcing the law within their assigned jurisdiction.

Education, Training and Experience :

The Deputy Sheriff should possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED. To be considered for the position of Deputy Sheriff, all applicants must agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, physical agility test, and polygraph. Must be in possession of a valid Georgia Driver's license at the time of appointment. Must 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. (Screenshots of documents are not acceptable and submission of screenshots will cause your application to be rejected) :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :