Deputy Sheriff-Part time

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking a part-time Deputy Sheriff in Corrections to help maintain security and discipline in the jail. This role manages inmate movements and ensures daily needs are met in a safe environment, up to 29 hours per week.

Responsibilities include serving meals, responding to inmate inquiries, monitoring activities, conducting cell inspections, and escorting inmates within the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; law enforcement experience preferred.
• Georgia POST jail officer certification or GA BCOT required.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and distribute items to inmates.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from inmates and families.
• Monitor inmate activities and control disturbances.
• Conduct cell inspections.
• Monitor inmates for drugs and contraband.
• Escort inmates throughout the facility.
• Oversee inmates assigned to community service details.

Skills

First aid/CPR

Conflict resolution

Oral and written communication

Legal knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The part time Deputy Sheriff in Corrections is responsible for assisting in maintaining security and discipline in the jail by managing the actions and movements of inmates and ensuring that their daily needs are met in a safe and secure environment. This position is limited to 29 hours per week. Performs the work of a uniformed Deputy Sheriff as part time within the Corrections Division. This includes but is not limited to:

• Serve meals and distribute items to inmates.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from inmates and families.
• Monitor inmate activities and control disturbances.
• Conduct cell inspections.
• Monitor inmates for drugs and contraband.
• Escort inmates throughout the facility.
• Oversee inmates assigned to community service details.

The part time Deputy Sheriff should possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED, previous law enforcement experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The position is not entry level you must meet the minimum and necessary requirements to be considered.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Jail Officer Certification through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) OR Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) through the GA Department of Corrections.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

The Part time Deputy Sheriff must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, criminal and traffic laws, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques.
• Skill in the use of communications equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, and copier.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and decision making.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER