SHERIFF LIEUTENANT
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: SHERIFF LIEUTENANT
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
Performs law enforcement work and provide supervision to assigned shift for the Sheriff’s Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Prepares payroll for assigned employees; prepares and reviews time sheets and schedules for employees; conducts roll call of employees present for work; prepares holiday schedules; approves leave time.
Coordinates and assists in the training of employees; provides instruction on safety procedures and departmental policies and procedures; schedules training times.
Supervises and secures inmates in holding cells or jails; oversees the processing of inmates into jail including booking and ID preparation; transports prisoners to and from court or doctor’s appointments; supervises and assists in the bonding and release of prisoners; manages inmate control and movement; conducts shakedowns and searches for contraband; responds to inmate disturbances; follows the case status of inmates.
Supervises the safekeeping of inmate property/possessions, ledgers/accounts for inmates’ money, cash drawers/boxes used for bond and other fees, check processing, and petty cash.
Performs uniform patrol work: issues citations for traffic violations; responds to emergency calls; assists Deputies; responds to accident scenes; patrols County property; investigates complaints and reports of unusual activity; assists stranded motorists.
Assists in investigations of crimes: searches homes and buildings for wanted suspects; collects evidence; secures crime scenes; testifies in court; conducts surveillance; interviews witnesses and suspects.
Maintains security for various facilities including court, jail, juror locations, and other property located in the County; monitors alarms.
Completes and reviews various reports and documents such as booking reports, vehicle lists, personal property lists, hospital duty rosters, productivity reports, shift activity reports, arrest reports, accident reports, citizen complaint documents, court documents, affidavits, etc.; maintains files and make copies as necessary.
Serves civil process papers including search warrants, protective orders, and arrest warrants; performs evictions and levies.
Enters various data into the computer system; checks criminal backgrounds and histories; enters and obtains information using the GCIC database.
Answers telephone call and assists citizens with inquiries; responds to citizen complaints concerning personnel.
Oversees inventory of equipment and supplies; orders needed equipment and supplies.
Assists in the preparation of annual department budgets and the implementation of new or improved programs; assists in the planning and costing of police services.
Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required.
Attend mandatory training in order to meet the minimum qualifications required to maintain in this position.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Attends required and optional training conferences to maintain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer and to enhance performance; attends civic functions when directed.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in Basic Law Enforcement; supplemented by four (4) years previous experience and/or training within a law enforcement agency; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain valid firearms and Peace Officer certifications.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 160 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to temperature/weather extremes, strong odors/fumes, toxic/poisonous agents, smoke, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, animal/wildlife, disease/blood/bodily fluids/pathogenic substances, explosives, violence, bright/dim light, noise, vibrations, machinery, traffic hazards.
Clayton 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
Position : 1073
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : SHERIFF
Grade : GRADE 26
Posting Start : 07/22/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
MINIMUM SALARY: $75,092.93
