SALARY: $32,919                                            PAY GRADE: 13

Listed below are additional qualifications that may entitle you to additional increase in salary to the annual salary listed above. The maximum increase in the incentives is $2,400:

College Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college/university - $2,400
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college/technical school or 90 Qtr/60 semester hours - $1,200
4 Years of active duty military service - $1,200
3 Years of active duty military service - $900
2 Years of active duty military service - $600
Possess the Georgia Peace Officer Certification prior to employment - $1,200
 

SALARY RANGES:

In addition, a total of $3,000 will be offered as a hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments - $1,000 for completion of a satisfactory job performance after 3 months, another $1,000 after 6 months, and the last $1,000 increment with final completion of a satisfactory job performance after 12 months of employment.

This is a safety sensitive position; therefore, it will be included in the random drug testing as referred to in the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
 

JOB TITLE: Deputy Sheriff

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining security in the jail and for performing necessary functions to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates, employees, and visitors.

 

MAJOR DUTIES:
 

• Assures security of facility by checking all doors and locks, and by searching new prisoners and checking visitors for contraband; responsible for security of all electronically-controlled jail doors.
• Performs all inmate booking functions, including fingerprinting and photographing inmates.
• Works the inmate housing units, which includes taking head counts, making jail checks, feeding inmates, monitoring visitation, dispensing medication, investigating inmate complaints, writing reports, distributing mail, and distributing, collecting, and accounting for inmate razors.
• Works the front control desk (C-1), which includes maintaining daily log of admissions, releases, and other activities during the shift.
• Works rear control (C-2), which includes maintaining daily log of jail checks, head counts, yard calls, etc.
• Oversees inmate recreation activities in recreation yard and tower position.
• Maintains log to show inmate cell assignment and total jail population.
• Watches monitors to view booking area and front gate, and to scan interior of the jail.
• Answers telephone and dispatches and receives calls on police radio.
• Operates intercom system.
• Maintains files on inmates and their property and all paperwork associated with inmates and property.
• Operates GCIC/NCIC computer to check for offenses and criminal history.
• Distributes inmate mail.
• Supervises inmate religious activity, educational programs.
• Classifies inmates.
• Conducts investigations into inmate complaints and disciplinary actions.
• Assists in distribution and collection of commissary items and inmate clothing.
• Operates GCIC/NCIC computer to check for offenses and criminal history. JMS Computer Operations.
• Searches visitors.
• May transport mental patients to holding facilities.
• Supervises trusties performing work assignments.
• Testifies in court.
• Completes incident reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of law enforcement and the corrections process.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, unified government policies and procedures, and departmental directives.
• Knowledge of the filing system.
• Knowledge of GCIC/NCIC and JMS computer operations.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of bonding procedures.
• Skill in record keeping.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Skill in the use of physical restraint methods and equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of final results.

To make application for the position of Deputy Sheriff, please see the links below:

Public Safety Questionnaire (needs Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Employment Application