Deputy Sheriff: Patrol, Arrests & Emergency Response

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Supplemental Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking qualified law enforcement personnel for jail security, inmate handling, court testimony, and pursuit of warrants. The role includes prisoner transport, civil paper service, and patrol duties to deter crime.

The position may involve K-9 or bomb technician responsibilities as assigned, with required training and opportunities to advance within the department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing arrests, search and seizure, affidavits and warrants.
• Knowledge of court procedures and civil processes.
• Knowledge of criminal arrest warrant procedures.
• Knowledge of GCIC and NCIC rules and regulations.
• Skill in interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects.
• Skill in planning, organizing, problem solving, and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Maintains jail security and conducts inmate counts and transports.
• Performs booking/intake and testimony in court as needed.
• Captures warrants, locates subjects, and executes arrests.
• Patrols the county to deter crime and directs traffic.
• Serves subpoenas and other civil papers.
• Trains and supervises personnel as assigned.
• Possesses or trains in K-9 duties and bomb technician responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Arrest procedures

Court testimony

Interviewing witnesses

Communications

Firearms handling

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GCIC/NCIC knowledge

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking qualified law enforcement personnel for jail security, inmate handling, court testimony, and pursuit of warrants. The role includes prisoner transport, civil paper service, and patrol duties to deter crime.

The position may involve K-9 or bomb technician responsibilities as assigned, with required training and opportunities to advance within the department.