Deputy Sheriff Senior

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established law enforcement agency as a Deputy Sheriff, where you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety and order. This dynamic position involves responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and ensuring the security of the community. As a certified Peace Officer, you will engage in diverse duties, from court operations to fieldwork, and have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of citizens. With a commitment to professional development and community service, this role offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment that values integrity and accountability. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hiring incentive of $5,700

Employee Referral Program

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Peace Officer with law enforcement experience.
• Ability to use computer for data entry and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general law enforcement duties including responding to calls and making arrests.
• Maintain safety and security in various county locations.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Public speaking

Data entry

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jail management software

Job description

Job Description

This is the first level in the Deputy Sheriff series. This class is a fully certified Peace Officer responsible for performing duties in assigned divisions of the Sheriff's Office: Court Operations, Field Operations, Support Operations, and Administrative Services. This position may require duties within the Jail Operations division as well, based on the needs of the agency and at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, employment history checks) and an oral interview in the first phase. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph, and psychological exam.

Essential Duties

• Performing general law enforcement duties to include: responding to calls, assisting with the apprehension of suspects or inmates, conducting searches for contraband, ensuring the proper handling of evidence, testifying in court, warrant service, and serving civil processes and court orders.
• Preparing proper paperwork for affidavits, reports, warrants, confirms validity, and serves documents as required.
• Maintaining daily logs of shift activity and prepares various reports.
• Escorting and transporting inmates to and from various departments, courts, and appointments.
• Resolving disputes between the general public and preparing reports on crimes, violations, and accidents as they are encountered in the county.
• Completing reports relating to the arrest and incarceration of subjects in and outside the county and performing searches of those individuals, and inventorying, confiscating, or distributing property related to the case.
• Issuing citations as well as making arrests for violations of laws and ordinances.
• Analyzing evidence, reports, and intelligence in the investigation of incidents and crimes.
• Maintaining safety and security in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Courts Annex, Detention Center, and other county locations.
• Attending daily roll call to receive briefing information and instruction concerning duties and criminal activities.

Public Speaking Duties

• This position may have to testify in court.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety-sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
• This job may require 24-hour on-call rotation, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10 hour, 12 hour, and rotating shifts.

Grade

The grade for this position is SH22(3).

Deputy Sheriff Senior Salary:

** $5,700 hiring incentive for new hires **

• $57,803.00 with possible incentives up to
• $59,537.09 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree)
• $61,271.18 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree)

Deputy Sheriff, Senior - Lateral Entry Salary:

** $5,700 hiring incentive for new hires **

• $57,803.00 - $88,987.00 with possible incentives up to
• $59,537.09 - $91,656.61 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree)
• $61,271.18 - $94,326.22 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree)

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Deputy Sheriff Senior

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of law enforcement experience
• Must be currently Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (PBLE Basic Law Enforcement Certified)
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen
• Must have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writing
• Law enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred

Deputy Sheriff Senior-Lateral

• High school diploma or GED
• Two consecutive years of PBLE certified law enforcement experience
• Must be currently Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (PBLE Basic Law Enforcement Certified)
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen
• Must have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writing
• Law enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.


Sheriff's Office

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing our community with employees who are professional, efficient, and well trained with access to the most up-to-date technology. As the demands rise, we will continue to strive to maintain the highest law enforcement standards possible.

For more information about this department, pleaseclick here.

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 15 department directors. The 15 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email [e-mail].