Deputy Sheriff

Summary

Join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals as a Walker County Deputy Sheriff. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on our community.Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.Duties Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain peace and protect life and property;Patrol assigned sectors for the prevention of crime and investigate suspicious activities;Arrest violators of laws and ordinances;Respond to emergency calls, accidents, and other incidents;Enforces all traffic laws; issues citations and warnings;Ability to investigate and complete reports of collisions to include private property collisions;Serve criminal warrants, and court orders;Conduct investigations of criminal cases and gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence;Conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary investigative reports, as needed;Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects;Prepare detailed reports of incidents and investigations;Testify in criminal court on various matters, including findings of investigations;High School Diploma or GEDP.O.S.T. Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Georgia and in good standing ;Possess a valid driver license;Must be at least 21 years of age;Must qualify on the State Qualification Course with assigned firearms;Pass a background investigation, psychological examination, drug screen, and oral interview; andHave no felony convictions.Out-of-State Transfers: Applications for Law Enforcement Officers who are certified in another state shall be accepted however, the applicant must complete the Georgia POST requirements and obtain Georgia Certification before any employment is offered.Traffic UnitK9 UnitSpecial OperationsCriminal InvestigationsDrone ProgramHonor GuardUniforms/equipment/firearms providedTake-home Patrol VehicleRetirement benefits and 457(b) optionLife InsuranceEmployer paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityFree Wellness Clinic for covered employees#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals as a Walker County Deputy Sheriff. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on our community.Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.Duties Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain peace and protect life and property;Patrol assigned sectors for the prevention of crime and investigate suspicious activities;Arrest violators of laws and ordinances;Respond to emergency calls, accidents, and other incidents;Enforces all traffic laws; issues citations and warnings;Ability to investigate and complete reports of collisions to include private property collisions;Serve criminal warrants, and court orders;Conduct investigations of criminal cases and gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence;Conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary investigative reports, as needed;Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects;Prepare detailed reports of incidents and investigations;Testify in criminal court on various matters, including findings of investigations;High School Diploma or GEDP.O.S.T. Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Georgia and in good standing ;Possess a valid driver license;Must be at least 21 years of age;Must qualify on the State Qualification Course with assigned firearms;Pass a background investigation, psychological examination, drug screen, and oral interview; andHave no felony convictions.Out-of-State Transfers: Applications for Law Enforcement Officers who are certified in another state shall be accepted however, the applicant must complete the Georgia POST requirements and obtain Georgia Certification before any employment is offered.Traffic UnitK9 UnitSpecial OperationsCriminal InvestigationsDrone ProgramHonor GuardUniforms/equipment/firearms providedTake-home Patrol VehicleRetirement benefits and 457(b) optionLife InsuranceEmployer paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityFree Wellness Clinic for covered employees#J-18808-Ljbffr