Deputy

Essential Tasks

• 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 securing 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.

Minimum Qualification

• A 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.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act.
• Able to clear background investigation.

Supplemental Information

• Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
• Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None
• Special Certifications And Licenses: Georgia POST Peace Officer Certification. May require Fire Arms Certification. May require Taser Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.