Patrol Deputy Sheriff-Part Time

This position is limited to 29 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Open to working various shifts such as evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime and enforcing laws
• Building relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations
• Creating community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives
• Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes
• Participating in and testifying at court hearings when required
• Processing incident reports with accurate detail and factual information
• Directing traffic, detecting, and ticketing traffic law violators

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• GA Mandate Law Enforcement - Peace Officer’s Standards Training certification required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Must maintain current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act and Bibb Sheriff’s Office
• Must be fingerprinted, pass a polygraph test, and pass a background investigation

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, criminal and traffic laws, and department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the boundaries and geography of Macon-Bibb County
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court processes and procedures
• Knowledge of first-aid and CPR techniques
• Ability to stay calm in stressful or high-risk situations
• Ability to deescalate situations and prevent harm from occurring
• Skilled at solving problems and using critical thinking
• Skill in the use of firearms, communications equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment
• Skill in conflict resolution
• Skill in obtaining and preserving evidence
• Skill in the use of general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, and copier
• Skill in planning, organizing, and decision making
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Capability and desire to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of people
• Strong negotiation and adjudicating skills
• Developed analysis skills for researching and investigating

No benefits package is provided for this position.