Deputy Sheriff
Description:Job Description:
This position is responsible for performing a full range of law enforcement duties in the patrol, civil, crime prevention, investigation, transportation, court security or correctional officer functions of the Sheriff’s Office. The incumbent may be assigned temporarily to a specialty area within the Sheriff’s Office based on needs.
Major Duties: Maintains law and order and protects life and property to include: Patrols assigned geographic area; receives and responds to dispatch calls; investigates and takes appropriate action on assigned calls; conducts security checks of businesses, parks, public building, industrial areas and residences; maintains traffic control through observation and the use of speed detection devices; detains and tests drivers suspected of driving under the influence; issues citations and/or makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances; prepares incident reports; attends and testifies in court on cases investigated or reports written; responds to natural and man-made disasters; transports prisoners; locates defendants and serves criminal warrants; assists with crowd control and security assignments at various public gatherings or incident scenes; reports hazardous conditions on public roadways and bridges; conducts surveillance; provides assistance to the public as needed; provides information and guidance regarding victim’s rights; works with code enforcement; conducts and prepares investigations of vehicle accidents; assesses victims rendering aid to the injured prior to EMS arrival; requests assistance of other agencies including emergency and tow services; directs traffic at scene; prepares accident reports; processes arrested persons following established procedures; renders aid to other law enforcement personnel; attends/participates in daily roll call including inspection and training prior to going on duty; participates in training programs to improve knowledge and skills; performs specialized short or long term assignments including administrative, technical and investigative duties as required; may serve as field training officer; works with public, civic organizations, etc. in conducting community activities.
Knowledge Required by the Position:
Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and terminology, including jail operations, criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; first-aid principles and techniques; report preparation and record keeping; and human behavior theories related to criminology, crisis intervention and crowd control.
Knowledge of laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects and prisoner’s rights, and custody and protection of evidence; operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; court and trial procedures.
Knowledge of the use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint.
Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office organization, policies and procedures; geographic layout of Newton County; vocabulary of technical/specialized fields of law enforcement such as identification, detention and pathology.
Successfully completing the Certified Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course and the Newton County Sheriff’s Field Training Program.
Skill in learning, interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws and regulations; reading and interpreting documents such as maps, diagrams and textbooks.
Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations; comprehending and retaining factual information and applying what is learned.
Skill in observing and remembering details of events, names, faces, numbers and physical descriptions; preparing and maintaining clear, accurate and concise reports and files.
Additional Information:
Skill in communicating effectively in both verbal and written form; exercising tact, self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with people of all races, ethnicities and socio-economic groups and who may have emotional or physical difficulties.
Skill in exercising sound independent judgment in emergency or stressful situations; correctly interpreting a given situation and taking appropriate action under a variety of conditions.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to draw sound conclusions; working ability to obtain valid information by interview and interrogation.
Ability to work rotating shifts, varying hours and be on call.
Job Requirements:
Age – 18
Education – High School or GED
Experience – Georgia P.O.S.T Peace Officers Certification
Additional Requirement:
Please provide copies of the following when submitting application packet: a valid state drivers’ license, birth certificate, high school diploma or GED certificate and a current satisfactory 7 year motor vehicle report issued within the last 60 days.
Salary/Benefits: $14.43 hourly
