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Deputy Sheriff
Chatham County, GA —Savannah, GA
- $56,947 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Chatham County, GA —Savannah, GA
Possess a valid driver's license from the state where you reside with the ability to obtain a Georgia driver's license. All Police and Incident Arrest Reports.
$56,947 a year
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Deputy Sheriff

Chatham County, GA -
Savannah, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,947 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Gym membership
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
Driving
Peace Officer Certification
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

Are you ready to take your law enforcement career to the next level? Join the Chatham County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff! With a starting salary of $56,947, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Take on new challenges, gain valuable experience, and join a team dedicated to keeping our community safe. Apply now and see where this exciting opportunity can take you!

Please apply for the Corrections Officer position if you do not possess the Georgia Peace Officers Standard Training Certificate.

To learn more about working at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, : Join Our Team - CCSO

Examples of Duties

Conducts evacuations and searches of the Courthouse in response to imminent emergencies, including bomb threats, fire, and other life threatening or non-peaceful situations.
Provides rescue, patrol, and assistance in the event of a natural disaster.
Provides for the safety and security of the Judge and Jury throughout all court proceedings.
Maintains security, peace, and order in the courtroom, including coordinating and enforcing public seating within the courtroom according to safety and security policies, and conducting courtroom searches, jury searches, and visitor searches.
Executes arrest warrants, serves subpoenas, civil processes, and writs, and completes arrests and incident reports.
Performs duties involved in the safety and security of the jail, including responding to any suspected criminal activity observed or reported.
Serves as the primary Deputy in the courtroom, including keeping the Judge informed of future hearings requiring additional security, receiving and distributing copies of court dockets, communicating with assistant District Attorneys regarding defendants, and performing other related court duties.
Ensures the proper handling and security of all detainees transported to and from the court.
Executes all writs, warrants, precepts and court processes as directed, including executing warrants, serving writs of possession of land and property, serving processes such as divorce and Rule Nisi, and affidavits.
Participates with other law enforcement agencies to control illegal narcotics, including patrolling schools with drug detection dogs, conducting public demonstrations on the efficiency and effectiveness of canine patrols, training new dogs, and maintaining the canine kennels.
Conducts narcotic investigations, including following citizen complaints, working undercover, preparing cases resulting in search warrants, and executing search warrants.
Conducts comprehensive administrative investigations of complaints filed by the public or other officers, including collecting information and making reports to supervisory personnel.
Maintains accurate reports on Use of Force forms generated by departmental personnel, including data entry of statistical information and generation of related reports for evaluation and review by supervisory personnel.
Investigates matters relating to explosives, including reconstructing the crime scene, advises on probable explosive devices used, and conducts investigations leading to an arrest.
Monitors highway traffic conditions to ensure safe traveling conditions for citizens, including issuing citations, and providing assistance to motorists.
Ensures records are maintained in accordance with State and Federal regulations and are properly disposed of in a timely manner as regulations allow.
Responds to calls and/or complaints from citizens, including taking statements from all parties involved, identifying any violations committed, and taking appropriate action.
Informs Command Officers immediately of any situation which appears to be out of the ordinary.
Maintains all appropriate reports and records of criminal and arrest activity for use in both documentation and prosecution.
Transports prisoners from the scene of a crime to the appropriate jail or facility.
Evaluates and determines the use of lethal force using the greatest level of discretion.
Maintains security and possession of firearm and related equipment at all times.
Maintains security on the scene of the detainment, including ensuring the safety of individuals with diminished mental capacity and/or severe substance abuse addictions and coordinating activities with psychiatric professionals and other related parties.
Interviews witnesses, informants, and others to determine if any identifiable person must be investigated as a potential suspect.
Gathers evidence pertinent to a crime, including collecting physical evidence according to set procedures and legal guidelines, forwarding all relevant evidence for processing, and identifying evidence necessary to ascertain the facts of the crime situation.
Makes arrests with or without a warrant, including locating the individual in surrounding jurisdictions and/or states.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer for Law Enforcement and in good standing.
Possess or be able to obtain the Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification for Basic Jail Officer and First Aid CPR Certification.
Possess a valid driver's license from the state where you reside with the ability to obtain a Georgia driver's license.
Your vision must be correctable to 20/20 or 20/40 in each eye.
Must complete and pass physical and psychological exams with a medical professional and pass a drug screen and background investigation.

Supplemental Information

Please note that an investigation will be conducted based on your provided information. You must complete the application form honestly, accurately, and to the best of your knowledge. If it is discovered during the background investigation or after that that you have deliberately omitted, misrepresented, or falsified any information, you will be immediately disqualified from further consideration. You must disclose all convictions, including a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, and a finding or a verdict of guilt in any criminal proceedings, even if the sentence or the judgment of guilt has been withheld or not entered thereon. This requirement applies to first offenders, as per Georgia State Law 25-8-7.1.

If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide the following documents:

7-year Driving History (report at your own expense)
All Police and Incident Arrest Reports
Birth Certificate with Seal
College Transcripts
DD-214 Member Long Form
Final Court Disposition for ALL Criminal Charges
Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification with Certificate Number
HS Diploma/GED Certificate, Private School Accreditation, if necessary
Legal Documentation for all Name Change
Valid Driver's License
Marriage License
Military Discharge Documentation
Naturalization Papers
Notarized Statement detailing any Arrests
Out-of-State Law Enforcement Certificate
Out-of-State Letter of Good Standing
Social Security Card

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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