Deputy Sheriff Senior

Summary

Salary: $57,803.00 - $92,546.00 AnnuallyClosing Date: 9/25/2026Position Summary: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 Jail Operations, based on the needs of the agency and at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee.Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, employment history checks) and an oral interview in the first phase of the recruitment process. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph and psychological exam.Essential Functions: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 ordersPreparing proper paperwork for affidavits, reports, warrants, confirming validity, and serving documents as requiredMaintaining daily logs of shift activity and preparing various reportsEscorting and transporting inmates to and from various departments, courts, and appointmentsResolving disputes between the general public and preparing reports on crimes, violations and accidents as they are encountered in the countyCompleting 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 caseIssuing citations as well as making arrests for violations of laws and ordinancesAnalyzing evidence, reports, and intelligence in the investigation of incidents and crimesMaintaining safety and security in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Courts Annex, Detention Center, and other county locationsAttending daily roll call to receive briefing information and instruction concerning duties and criminal activitiesRequirements:High school diploma or GEDOne year of law enforcement experienceMust be currently Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (PBLE Basic Law Enforcement Certified)Valid Georgia driver's licenseMust be at least 21 years of age and a United States CitizenMust have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writingLaw enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Salary: $57,803.00 - $92,546.00 AnnuallyClosing Date: 9/25/2026Position Summary: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 Jail Operations, based on the needs of the agency and at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee.Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, employment history checks) and an oral interview in the first phase of the recruitment process. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph and psychological exam.Essential Functions: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 ordersPreparing proper paperwork for affidavits, reports, warrants, confirming validity, and serving documents as requiredMaintaining daily logs of shift activity and preparing various reportsEscorting and transporting inmates to and from various departments, courts, and appointmentsResolving disputes between the general public and preparing reports on crimes, violations and accidents as they are encountered in the countyCompleting 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 caseIssuing citations as well as making arrests for violations of laws and ordinancesAnalyzing evidence, reports, and intelligence in the investigation of incidents and crimesMaintaining safety and security in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Courts Annex, Detention Center, and other county locationsAttending daily roll call to receive briefing information and instruction concerning duties and criminal activitiesRequirements:High school diploma or GEDOne year of law enforcement experienceMust be currently Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (PBLE Basic Law Enforcement Certified)Valid Georgia driver's licenseMust be at least 21 years of age and a United States CitizenMust have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writingLaw enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr