Deputy Sheriff

Walton County Sheriff's Office (GA); Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton County Sheriff's Office (GA) is seeking a sworn law enforcement officer to perform patrol division duties, evaluate emergency calls, and enforce traffic laws in Walton County, Georgia. The role includes investigating crimes, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports to support court processes.

The position requires P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer, a high school diploma or equivalent, and Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer required.
• Vocational or technical school training in criminal justice or closely related area, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs various law enforcement tasks for the patrol division.
• Evaluates and deciphers emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Enforces motor vehicle laws and directs traffic.
• Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, reviews and prepares reports.
• Provides escorts to prisoners and during funeral processions.
• Issues court subpoenas, executes warrants for arrest/search, and executes court orders.
• Investigates missing person reports, animal complaints and maintains crowd control.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer

Criminal justice vocational or technical training

Job description

Performs various law enforcement tasks for the patrol division, evaluates and deciphers emergency and non-emergency calls. Enforces motor vehicle laws, directs traffic. Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, reviews and prepares reports. Provides escorts to prisoners and during funeral processions. Issues court subpoenas, executes warrants for arrest/search, and executes court orders. Investigates missing person reports, animal complaints and maintains crowd control.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer. Vocational or technical school training in criminal justice, law enforcement or closely related area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and attend regular training in addition to holding required certifications as deemed necessary by the Sheriff and state regulations.