Deputy Sheriff

Hall County Sheriff's Office; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County Sheriff's Office is seeking sworn deputy sheriffs to perform patrols, investigations, court security, and offender security with emphasis on lawful enforcement and community safety. Deputies must meet physical agility standards and be prepared for dangerous, stressful, and unpredictable situations.

Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to incidents, testifying in court, and ensuring safe transport of detainees, with opportunities to assist in traffic enforcement and

Responsibilities

• Take appropriate law enforcement action as the situation dictates.
• Patrol districts to enforce laws and check homes/businesses for signs of criminal activity.
• Perform duties in court, transport prisoners, and maintain security in courtrooms.
• Assist in emergencies, testify in court as necessary.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness and assist in traffic safety.
• Respond to incidents, provide first aid/CPR when needed, and coordinate with other responders.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs various duties in law enforcement including patrolling, investigating crimes, securing courtrooms during proceedings, maintaining security over offenders, and assuring all laws of the county and state are carried out in an efficient and effective manner. Deputy Sheriffs assist in emergency situations and must maintain physical ability to effect a forcible arrest or deal with physical, confrontational or combative situations. Deputy Sheriffs perform work in many situations that can be highly dangerous, stressful, and unpredictable. Deputy Sheriffs testify in court as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants for sworn positions will be required to pass a Physical Agility Test before being hired and annually thereafter.

• Running, jumping (low hurdle), climbing stairs, Low crawling, Jumping (broad-type), Climbing a fence (chain-link/four feet), Climbing through a window, Moving/dragging a weight (150 lbs.), Changing direction on the run.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

When Assigned to Patrol Division

• Take appropriate law enforcement action as the situation dictates. Patrols assigned districts to assure all laws are enforced by checking homes and business for any signs of criminal activity such as broken windows and unlocked doors; arrests any suspects found in the commission of crimes; fills out arrest reports and transports the suspect to the Jail or to mental hospitals on court order.
• Answers any calls from the public requesting assistance in burglaries, domestic violence, or any other situation needing the response from law enforcement authorities; writes incident reports on all calls answered indicating the nature of call and any findings at the scene; attends public meetings to maintain order; serves warrants and subpoenas upon court order.
• Assists the solicitor and district attorney with case preparation by gathering evidence, assuring the chain of evidence is kept, and testifying in court as necessary.
• Responds to motor vehicle accidents in designated areas or assists in other areas as needed; assists EMT's, firefighters, and other emergency personnel; performs first aid/CPR when necessary; completes wreck reports by asking questions of involved parties and any witnesses, gathering all pertinent information and calling wreckers as necessary; provides emotional support to victims at the scene; directs traffic as necessary to prevent further accidents and clean up accident scene; reopens the road when clear.
• Maintains traffic safety by stopping unsafe motorists, drunk drivers and speeding vehicles by the use of radar and other detection devices; issues citations or arrests drivers and impounds vehicles as needed; reports any malfunctioning signals or damaged and missing signs.
• Helps motorists with mechanical problems or calling wreckers when necessary; gives directions to motorists; removes debris from the roadways; escorts funeral processions, parades, and provides direction during sports events as necessary; directs traffic at school crossings.
• Inspects all vehicles used for road safety by checking tire pressure and depth, oil, fuel, and reporting any unusual occurrences to the maintenance personnel and the next shift.
• May be called in from off-duty time when necessary.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

When Assigned to Traffic Unit/DUI Task Force

• Take appropriate law enforcement action as the situation dictates. Investigates major traffic accidents to determine if charges are to be filed and to investigate any mitigating circumstances; enforces all other traffic ordinances in the county; assists other patrol officers as necessary.
• Uses radar and other speed detection devices to apprehend speeders and violators of traffic laws.
• Investigates hit-and-run accidents; may be called in from off-duty time when necessary.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• May be called in from off-duty time when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

When Assigned to Court Services Division

• Take appropriate law enforcement action as the situation dictates. Provide security and order during all proceedings in State, Magistrate, Superior, or Juvenile Court; guards’ prisoners and evidence during proceedings; may transport prisoners to and from court during proceedings.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to have prisoners transported to and from other states; assures all prisoners arrive safely at their destination.
• Maintain safety and security of the facility by operating the control room and control board. Monitor secure areas of the facility with video systems and cameras. Document inmate’s entrance and exit to holding cells (sign in and out).
• Receives, sorts, distributes, and serves various legal papers pertaining to court orders including d

Salary

Starting wage will be $24.67