Deputy Sheriff

Floyd County Board of Commissioners; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Major Medical

Dental

Long Term Disability

Employer-Paid Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick

Incentive Pay

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

A local government agency in Georgia is seeking Deputy Sheriffs to maintain security and safety within detention facilities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and must be at least 18 years old. Responsibilities include supervising offenders, maintaining security, and assisting in emergency situations. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a pension.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• No convictions for crimes punishable by imprisonment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No state or federal convictions punishable by imprisonment in federal or state prisons.
• No misdemeanor convictions that show a pattern of disregard for the law.
• No convictions of Family Violence Crimes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offenders within the institution.
• Maintain security of institutions and grounds.
• Conduct shakedowns to seize contraband.
• Assists in dispensing medication to offenders.
• Settles disputes between offenders.
• Assists in offender counts.
• Checks doors for security; inspects for unusual, illegal, or unsafe activity and emergencies.
• Conducts shakedowns to seize contraband material and weapons.
• Assists in processing offenders in and out.
• Directs work of trustees; operates lock systems.
• Performs special transportation duties and may assist the field services division.
• Serves criminal warrants and civil processes issued by the court; testifies in judicial proceedings.

Skills

Supervision

Security procedures

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification

Job description

We are looking for Deputy Sheriffs! The purpose of this classification is to provide and maintain security, safety, care, and control of offenders, detention facilities, and facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls offenders within the institution.
• Maintains security of institutions and grounds, including observing and searching for contraband.
• Supervises offender activities.
• Assists in dispensing medication to offenders.
• Settles disputes between offenders.
• Assists in offender counts.
• Checks doors for security; inspects for unusual, illegal, or unsafe activity and emergencies.
• Conducts shakedowns to seize contraband material and weapons.
• Assists in processing offenders in and out.
• Directs work of trustees; operates lock systems.
• Performs special transportation duties and may assist the field services division.
• Serves criminal warrants and civil processes issued by the court; testifies in judicial proceedings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have no state or federal convictions punishable by imprisonment in federal or state prisons, and no misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
• Must have no convictions of Family Violence Crimes.
• Must possess and maintain current P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification.

Benefits

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic