What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff Recruit position at Chatham County Government?
Joining the Chatham County Detention Center as a Deputy Sheriff Recruit can be an exhilarating opportunity for anyone passionate about law enforcement. With a starting salary of $45,837 and additional pay awarded for experience in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military, this position offers the potential for a fulfilling and lucrative career. Plus, upon successfully completing the Academy and receiving your P.O.S.T. certification, you'll be promoted to Deputy Sheriff Advance with an impressive new salary of $53,677. It's an exciting career path full of opportunities for growth and advancement and one that you won't want to miss.
To learn more about working at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, click Join Our Team - CCSO.
After completion of Basic Jail Officer certification, you will
If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide the following documents:
You must sign a conditional written agreement for this position, which requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two (2) years of completing P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.
To learn more about working at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, click Join Our Team - CCSO.
After completion of Basic Jail Officer certification, you will
- Train under a Jail Training Officer (JTO) for an initial training phase
- Attend and complete 13 weeks of training for Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification
- Perform law enforcement and public safety work for Chatham County Sheriff's Office
- Book, process, search, and seize personal property of arrestees and new inmates
- Issue uniforms, escort and secure inmates, maintain shift logs, and maintain order in housing areas
- Respond to assistance calls and operate security checks under the Guardian system
- Direct and Indirect Supervision facility
- Adhere to a 12-month probation period policy
- Other duties may be assigned
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
- One year of work experience involving public contact
- Minimum age of 21
- Valid driver's license
- Correctable vision to 20/20 or 20/40 in each eye
- Physical and psychological exams, drug screening, and background investigations must be passed.
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
You must sign a conditional written agreement for this position, which requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two (2) years of completing P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.
Salary : $45,837 - $53,677
