Part-Time Deputy

Salary : $18.84 - $39,204.28 Hourly

Location : Albany, GA

Job Type : FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED

Job Number : 2025-09

Department : Dougherty County Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

Description

The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office / Jail Division is hiring on a continuous basis for a Part-Time Deputy. The purpose of this position is to enforce local, state, and federal laws and to protect the citizens of Dougherty County.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Tasks

• Performs general law enforcement duties to assigned area such as preparing and serving civil and criminal papers, transporting inmates, planning and directing investigations and interrogations, patrolling assigned area, and serving as bailiff.
• Prepare, serve, and logs civil papers and criminal court papers such as warrants, subpoenas, commitment papers; approves bail bonds, cash bonds and property bonds.
• Transports inmates and mental health patients to appointed facility; transports victims of domestic violence to safety; prepares extradition of out-of-state inmates.
• Plans and directs investigations of criminal offenses including gathering evidence, conducting interviews of victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects and secures crime scenes.
• Patrols assigned area for illegal activity; answers dispatched calls and assists citizens in distress; patrols to scan for vehicle accidents, violations of traffic laws, drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol; redirects and controls traffic flow when necessary.
• Works in office answering telephones, dispatching information; conducting computer search of information; writing incident and accident reports.
• Operates patrol car and performs preventative maintenance on vehicle, as appropriate.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

o Certified under the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act; and

o Able to clear background investigation.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands : Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) : Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Special Certifications And Licenses :

PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS : HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER'S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND / OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

PROFICIENCY IN SPEAKING AND INTERPRETING SPANISH QUALIFIES FOR A HIGHER

PAY RATE UPON HIRING.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance : Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses : May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions : It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental Information :

Application Deadline : This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

For full summary objectives and essential duties, please visit the website listed below.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND / OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R

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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following :

Do you have high school diploma or GED equivalent?

Do you have six (6) months of relative experience preferred; or any related equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position?)

Are you a US Citizen?

Are you able to clear a background investigation?

Are AT LEAST 21 years of age?

Do you CURRENTLY have a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Mandate Certification?

You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma / GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to : Dougherty County Human ResourcesGovernment Center222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340Albany, GA 31701Phone : 229-431-2122Fax : 229-434-2662

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Salary : $18,840 - $39,204