Deputy Sheriff Level II

Pickens Sheriff's Office; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickens Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Sheriff level II in Pickens County. The role requires P.O.S.T certification before applying and involves enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, and conducting criminal investigations under supervision as needed.

The position carries a starting salary around $59,119, with additional incentive opportunities for advanced credentials and night-shift differential.

Qualifications

• Must be P.O.S.T. certified before applying.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property within Pickens County; enforce traffic regulations, state laws, and county ordinances.
• Respond to emergency situations, citizen requests for assistance, and alarms.
• Conduct investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity.

Education

P.O.S.T Certification

Job description

The following is the job description summary for the position of Deputy Sheriff level II for the Pickens Sheriff's Office. YOU MUST BE P.O.S.T CERTIFIED BEFORE APPLYING.

General law enforcement work is responsible for protecting life and property within Pickens County; enforcing traffic regulations, state laws, and county ordinances; responding to emergency situations, citizen requests for assistance, and alarms; and conducting investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity. A superior officer reviews work assignments and gives specific instructions and assistance when guidance or backup is needed. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves personal danger.

Salary: $59,119 (Starting salary listed does NOT include incentive pay for advanced certifications or education, and for night shift differential pay). You will receive an additional 7 hours per pay period for being placed on a night shift.