Deputy Sheriff

Walker County Government; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Life Insurance

Free Wellness Clinic

Uniforms/equipment/firearms provided

Take-home Patrol Vehicle

Job summary

A local government agency in Georgia seeks a Deputy Sheriff to join their law enforcement team. The ideal candidate must be P.O.S.T. certified and have a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, patrolling areas, investigating crimes, and preparing reports. Opportunities for professional growth, excellent benefits, and the chance to positively impact the community are offered. Candidates must meet various qualifications including age, psychological, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass background investigation and psychological examination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and maintain peace.
• Patrol assigned sectors for crime prevention.
• Investigate suspicious activities.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Patrolling

Investigation

Report Writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

P.O.S.T. Certification

Tools

Firearms

Patrol Vehicle

Job description

Join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals as a Walker County Deputy Sheriff. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on our community.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.

Duties

• Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain peace and protect life and property;
• Patrol assigned sectors for the prevention of crime and investigate suspicious activities;
• Arrest violators of laws and ordinances;
• Respond to emergency calls, accidents, and other incidents;
• Enforces all traffic laws; issues citations and warnings;
• Ability to investigate and complete reports of collisions to include private property collisions;
• Serve criminal warrants, and court orders;
• Conduct investigations of criminal cases and gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence;
• Conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary investigative reports, as needed;
• Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects;
• Prepare detailed reports of incidents and investigations;
• Testify in criminal court on various matters, including findings of investigations;
• High School Diploma or GED
• P.O.S.T. Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Georgia and in good standing;
• Possess a valid driver license;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must qualify on the State Qualification Course with assigned firearms;
• Pass a background investigation, psychological examination, drug screen, and oral interview; and
• Have no felony convictions.

Out-of-State Transfers:

Applications for Law Enforcement Officers who are certified in another state shall be accepted however, the applicant must complete the Georgia POST requirements and obtain Georgia Certification before any employment is offered.

• Traffic Unit
• K9 Unit
• Special Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Drone Program
• Honor Guard
• Uniforms/equipment/firearms provided
• Take-home Patrol Vehicle
• Retirement benefits and 457(b) option
• Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free Wellness Clinic for covered employees