Deputy Sheriff Senior
About the role
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.
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, confirming validity, and serving documents as required
Maintaining daily logs of shift activity and preparing 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
Job Requirements/Information
Pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing
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: SH22(3)
Deputy Sheriff Senior Salary: $6,000 Hiring Incentive up to 10% of the starting salary
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program
Minimum Qualifications: 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
Additional Information
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here.
Additional Information About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.
The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional Benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more
The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.
Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
- Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
- 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.
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.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested.
If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com.
This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.