Senior Deputy Sheriff - Court Services

Walton County Emergency Management Agency; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia seeks a Senior Deputy Sheriff for Court Services to protect life and property, enforce laws, and secure court facilities. The role includes responding to calls, investigations, serving papers, and transporting prisoners.

The position requires 1–3 years of related experience, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and adherence to POST standards. This role supports court operations and community safety.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and basic mathematics at high school level or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to understand subordinate work and resolve problems (1–3 years).
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Georgia driver’s license for the vehicle/equipment operated.
• Meet current requirements set by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non‑emergency calls; prepares reports and conducts preliminary investigations.
• Enforces laws, conducts investigations, and transports prisoners/mental patients.
• Serves and secures court facilities, files legal and civil documents, and testifies as needed.
• Instructs recruits and maintains daily performance records; participates in security operations.

Skills

Reading & writing

Education

1–3 years experience in law enforcement

Georgia POST standard requirements

Job description

Senior Deputy Sheriff - Court Services

This position performs police work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crime. An incumbent in this position may be given special duty assignments. Responds to emergency and non‑emergency calls for service; collects required information and prepares necessary reports; performs preliminary investigations of crime and traffic accidents; enforces laws; performs fugitive and criminal apprehension and preventative control duties; prepares and/or serves various legal and civil documents and papers; testifies at local, state, and federal court proceedings. Responds to patrol zone assignments; monitors traffic for violations; enforces local, state, and federal laws; responds to calls for assistance; maintains order and public safety; apprehends and arrests suspected violators and criminal suspects; responds to traffic accidents and incidents; collects evidence and participates in investigative operations; transports prisoners and mental patients. Participates as part of a security team for government facilities and court rooms. Performs routine vehicle maintenance and repair activities; diagnoses and repairs emergency equipment; monitors vehicle operation for proper working order to ensure safety; maintains maintenance records. Serves as a School Resource Officer as assigned; provides security at local schools; conducts community awareness and youth drug awareness programs; coordinates mentoring programs; performs investigations of juvenile crimes. Participates in special court programs requiring residence checks and supervision of sexual perpetrators, repeat drug offenders, and at‑risk mental health patients. Reviews the work of subordinate personnel for accuracy and completeness; evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements; offers advice and assistance. Operates various types of emergency vehicles, weapons systems, restraint equipment, and assigned technology. Operates records‑management system; updates databases; completes complex reports; inventories and logs evidence. Instructs recruits in department policy, county ordinances, state laws, civil service procedures, warrant procedures, crime suppression, evidence collection, reporting writing, and community oriented policing; ensures recruit compliance with standard operating procedures; completes daily reports on recruit daily performance. Performs related duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

Special Requirements

This position requires a completed Walton County employment application and a completed Sheriff's Office application including all specified documentation. Resumes submitted without a completed application will not be considered.

Job Details

Job ID FY27-29 Category Sheriff's Office Status Open Salary $25.86 per hour, plus benefits Posted September 30, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled

Attachments

Standard Employment Application 2025 Walton County Sheriff's Office / E‑911 Application 2026