Top 7 Police Jobs in Athens Ga

Deputy Sheriff, School Resource Officer (Full Time)
Oconee County Georgia —Oconee County, GA
- $50,167 - $74,546 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Certified Police Officer - Patrol, School Resource Officer or Patrol Sgt. potentially available
Jefferson Police Department —Jefferson, GA
- $54,600 - $62,244 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Athens-Clarke County Unified Government —Athens, GA
- $16.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Math
- Driving
- Mentoring
Maintenance Operations Coordinator / Sheriff's Office Jail Division
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government —Athens, GA
- $63,172 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Police Officer Recruit
City of Winder —Winder, GA
- $53,476 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Sheriff Sergeant / Night Shift at the Jail
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government —Athens, GA
- $70,166 - $86,676 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Certified Police Officer
City of Winder —Winder, GA
- $56,151 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays

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Deputy Sheriff, School Resource Officer (Full Time)

Oconee County Georgia
Oconee County, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,167 - $74,546 a year

Qualifications

Physical security
Basic math
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
Basic firearms training
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to enforce criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, to maintain law and
order, to serve legal processes of courts, to provide courtroom services and jail support, to protect life and
property, to prevent or observe criminal acts and traffic violations, to perform preliminary investigations, to
respond to emergency calls, and to support other law enforcement agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.

Enforces all local and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property and to
maintain law and order.

Responds to emergency/high risk calls, non-emergency and calls for service; assists and/or escorts citizens,
stranded motorists, and other law enforcement personnel and agencies as needed.

Conducts investigations to determine location/locate individuals named in criminal and civil papers; performs
extradition of alleged criminals from other jurisdictions to satisfy open warrants.

Serves various civil papers, summons, subpoenas, and felony and misdemeanor warrants; arrests individuals
named in warrants; executes lunacy or juvenile pickup orders; requests GCIC/NCIC checks on arrestees.

Transports prisoners to county jail, medical facilities, mental institutions, juvenile detention center, or elsewhere
as appropriate; ensures safety and security during transport.

Patrols assigned geographical areas to prevent or observe criminal acts and traffic violations, to investigate
crimes, and to arrest and/or issue citations to violators.

Inspects buildings while making rounds to ensure facility security; inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and
gates for tampering.

Seizes contraband and weapons; preserves evidence until the case is disposed of in a court of law; interviews
informants and suspects.

Preserves crime scenes; takes photographs, prepares crime scene sketches, and conducts interviews with victims
and witnesses.

Provides assistance and first aid to victims of violent acts, industrial accidents, motor traffic accidents, and other
mishaps.

Exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical examiner, fire and EMT personnel,
medical professionals, and other departments and agencies; communicates effectively on law enforcement radio.

Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from inmates/prisoners, students, the general
public, clergy, utility companies, officers, employees, and supervisors.

Assists with courtroom security; enforces all the rules and regulations of the courtroom and/or jail; escorts
inmates to various parts of the jail or court facility.

Prepares for and attends courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings; provides testimony as required.

Mediates disputes between neighbors, in domestic situations, and in the business community; may employ
weapons or force to maintain order.

Performs special detail activities such as clearing the roadway, directing traffic, dispatching calls, and picking up
and delivering emergency messages, office supplies, medications, and documents.

Assists with special events such as parades, motorcade processions, and funeral escorts; directs traffic as needed.

Documents all activity conducted in assigned position; maintains current field and code manuals, policies and
procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, and related material for reference and/or review.

Attends meetings and in-service training as required to maintain knowledge of departmental/county operations, to
promote improved job performance, and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes and
laws.

Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other
documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.

Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives when
activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains cleanliness of vehicle; refuels, checks fluids and tires, and requests service and/or repairs as needed;
maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.

Assists jail staff and relieves communications personnel as required.

May plan, coordinate, and participate in all aspects of the D.A.R.E. program; may conduct D.A.R.E., drug, and/or
safety program classes at county schools.

May present D.A.R.E. program to community business leaders and civic groups; may serve on and attend
meetings of safety, drug, domestic violence, and/or abuse committees, boards, or counsels.

Performs flexible administrative tasks which may include answering the telephone, providing information, taking
and relaying messages, and/or directing calls to appropriate personnel, returning calls as necessary, and filing.

May be required to regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in security, law enforcement, or a
related field; supplemented by five (5) to eleven (11) months previous experience and/or training involving
security, as a law enforcement patrol officer, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a
valid Georgia driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen or resident status. Must
pass and maintain current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification requirements as
a law enforcement officer. Must be licensed and qualified to operate a firearm.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in
relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding
the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of
equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and
information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability
to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may
include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate
surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation,
incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing
approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly
measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving
some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve
some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,
sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate
orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, smoke, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes,
machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, chemicals, violence, disease, or pathogenic
substances.

Oconee County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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