Deputy Sheriff

Thank you for your interest in working at Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office. To apply, please visit https://form.jotform.com/240645747682163 or complete our application in person at 758 Warrenton Road SE Crawfordville, Georgia 30631.

The Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office is located directly off Interstate 20 via exits 148 and 154. For more information about our agency visit our website www.tcsoga.com and check out our Facebook page. We look forward to meeting you!

NOTE: You MUST HAVE a BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATION with GEORGIA Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

Major Duties:

• Engage with community to build positive community relations
• Patrol the county to deter and detect crime, enforce laws, and protect life and property
• Respond to calls for service, including disturbance and crime complaints
• Enforce all traffic laws and issue citations and warnings
• Perform misdemeanor and felony arrests to include completion of booking procedures when necessary
• Assist stranded motorist, direct traffic, transport prisoners, and escort funerals
• Perform business and residential security checks
• Serve as the first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of crimes and traffic accidents
• Secure and protect crime scenes, including physical evidence, suspects, victims, and statement collection
• Prepare incident reports and submit initial case files in compliance with agency policies and legal rules
• Maintain assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment following agency policies
• Present evidence and testimony in criminal cases
• Assist stranded motorist, direct traffic, transport prisoners, and escort funerals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigation methods, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures
• Knowledge of county geography, streets, roads, and buildings
• Knowledge of procedures used in emergency communications
• Skills in use of firearms
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports
• Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observation
• Ability to operate assigned agency vehicles and equipment, including firearms

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license
• Must be able and willing to work any shift/hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,404.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Law Enforcement: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person