Top 5 Sheriff Jobs in Forsyth County Ga

Deputy Sheriff Senior
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office —Gwinnett County, GA
- From $60,115 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Military
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff
Dawson County Government —Dawsonville, GA
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
Deputy Sheriff
Hall County —Gainesville, GA
- $24.67 - $31.10 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
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Detention Officer
Dawson County Government —Dawsonville, GA
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening

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Deputy Sheriff Senior
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office —Gwinnett County, GA
Valid Georgia driver's license. Performing general law enforcement duties to include: responding to calls, assisting with the apprehension of suspects or…
From $60,115 a year
Deputy Sheriff
Dawson County Government —Dawsonville, GA
Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or qualified to work in the United States, have no felony convictions, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license…

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Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
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Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
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Deputy Sheriff Senior

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office -
Gwinnett County, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $60,115 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Referral program

Qualifications

Report preparation
Interrogation techniques
Writing skills
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Law enforcement software
Data entry
Peace Officer Certification
Security
Criminal investigation
State-specific police officer certification
Law enforcement

Full Job Description

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 Administrative Services. This position may require duties within the Jail Operations division as well, based on the needs of the agency and at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee.

Applicants must pass a (including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, employment history checks) and an oral interview in the first phase of the recruitment process. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph and psychological exam.

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

Public Speaking Duties

This position may have to testify in court.

Other 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.

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.

Grade
The grade for this position is SH22(3).

Deputy Sheriff Senior Salary:

** $6,000 Hiring Incentive up to 10% of the starting salary **

$60,115.00 - $92,546.00 with possible incentives up to
$61,918.45 - $95,322.38 (includes 3% pay incentive for an associate’s degree)
$63,721.90 - $98,098.76 (includes 6% pay incentive for a bachelor’s degree)

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

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements go to governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Pay: From $60,115.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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