Deputy Sheriff: Patrol, Investigations & Court Support

Dougherty County Sheriff's Office; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy in Albany, Georgia to enforce local, state, and federal laws and to protect the citizens of Dougherty County. The role works under general supervision and can involve independent planning of work methods.

Responsibilities include serving civil/criminal papers, transporting inmates, directing investigations, conducting patrols, and preparing reports. Required: GED, 21+, Georgia POST certification, background check; bilingual pay premium

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of law enforcement experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• At least 21 years of age
• United States citizen
• Certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act
• Able to clear background investigation
• Proficiency in speaking and interpreting Spanish qualifies for a higher pay rate upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Performs general law enforcement duties to assigned area such as preparing and serving civil and criminal papers, transporting inmates, planning and directing investigations and interrogations, patrolling assigned area, and serving as bailiff.
• Prepare, serve, and logs civil papers and criminal court papers such as warrants, subpoenas, commitment papers; approves bail bonds, cash bonds and property bonds.
• Transports inmates and mental health patients to appointed facility; transports victims of domestic violence to safety; prepares extradition of out-of-state inmates.
• Plans and directs investigations of criminal offenses including gathering evidence, conducting interviews of victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects and secures crime scenes.
• Patrols assigned area for illegal activity; answers dispatched calls and assists citizens in distress; patrols to scan for vehicle accidents, violations of traffic laws, drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol; redirects and controls traffic flow when necessary.
• Works in office answering telephones, dispatching information; conducting computer search of information; writing incident and accident reports.
• Operates patrol car and performs preventative maintenance on vehicle, as appropriate.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Civil papers

Criminal papers

Inmate transport

Investigations

Patrols

Evidence collection

Report writing

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Georgia POST Certification

Job description

The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy in Albany, Georgia to enforce local, state, and federal laws and to protect the citizens of Dougherty County. The role works under general supervision and can involve independent planning of work methods.

Responsibilities include serving civil/criminal papers, transporting inmates, directing investigations, conducting patrols, and preparing reports. Required: GED, 21+, Georgia POST certification, background check; bilingual pay premium