What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Fayette County Sheriff's Office?
* * YOU MUST BE A POST CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER IN GEORGIA **
Submit an Official Application at: https://www.fayettesheriff.org/DocumentCenter/View/1041/Application-022024
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TITLE: Deputy Sheriff
MINIMUM SALARY: $56,382.15 ($25.22 hourly)
*Pay incentives for experience and select POST certifications. Please view our website for more information*
Full-time position with 12- Hour rotating shifts
Major Duties:
- Patrol the County to deter and detect crime, enforce laws, and protect life and property
- Perform business and residential security checks
- Respond to calls for service, including disturbance and crime complaints
- Serve as the first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of crimes and traffic accidents
- Perform misdemeanor and felony arrests to include completion of booking procedures
- Secure and protect crime scenes, including physical evidence, suspects, victims, and statement collection
- Enforce all traffic laws and issue citations and warnings
- Prepare and submit initial case files in compliance with departmental policies and legal rules
- Render advice on criminal law, civil law, ordinances, and domestic disturbance-related issues
- Maintain assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment following department policies
- Present evidence and testimony in criminal cases
- Assist stranded motorists, direct traffic, transport prisoners, and escort funerals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge Required for the Position:
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations
- Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigation methods, procedures, and techniques
- Knowledge of county geography, streets, roads, and buildings
- Knowledge of the procedures used in emergency communications
- Skill in the use of firearms
- Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports
- Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observation
- Ability to operate assigned departmental vehicles and equipment, including firearms
Minimum Qualifications:
- Georgia POST Peace Officer Certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Georgia Police Standards and Trailing Council
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,382.15 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,382