What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff / Corporal position at Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County?
***$10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE***
Effective, October 1, 2024, newly hired Deputy Sheriff and Sheriff Corporals will receive a $10,000 hiring incentive (if eligible).
Effective, October 1, 2024, newly hired Deputy Sheriff and Sheriff Corporals will receive a $10,000 hiring incentive (if eligible).
Lateral entry rank and starting base salary depend on prior law enforcement experience. Documented satisfactory job performance is required to qualify for the incremental incentive payments of $3,000 after completion of 3 months of service; $3,000 after completion of 6 months of service; and $4,000 after completion of 12 months of service for a total of $10,000. This amount is not added to the base salary. This program is collaboratively funded by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction (PSCVR) Grant and the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to continued availability of grant funding, CCSO funding, and approval by the Manager.
Deputy Sheriff / Corporal applicants with qualified (BLE certified) prior experience may be eligible for higher placement/salary in the step plan.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION NEEDED FOR APPLICATION: Right Click HERE to view Important Application Instructions and Information. ****PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) REFERENCES IN REFERENCE SECTION- OTHERWISE YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE**** Right Click HERE to see the Physical Ability Test (PAT) information Right Click HERE to go to the Sheriff's Office Website REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor or Sergeant FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a twelve month probationary period. PAY GRADE: SO2 SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance. Purpose of Job The purpose of this job is to preserve the peace and enforces the laws of the State of Georgia. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, protecting life and property, enforcing state laws, maintaining jail security, serving warrants and civil papers, providing courthouse and courtroom security, transporting prisoners, performing necessary functions to ensure safety and well-being of inmates, employees and visitors. It is a demanding position, and when assigned to the jail it requires a heightened state of readiness at all times. Job Related Requirements WORK SCHEDULE: Twelve (12) hour shift from 7:45-7:45 will be assigned permanently to days or nights. Shift assignments are made at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee. Weekends and holidays are included and overtime is required from time to time. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. Emergency Position: This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager or safe and effective operation of the jail. |
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess current POST certification as set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.
Must qualify and requalify with service weapon(s) semiannually upon obtaining peace officer certification.
Valid Driver's License required.
Must complete GCIC Security and Awareness training within 10 days of hire.
Must obtain certification in First Aid and CPR within 3 months of hire.
Must complete Basic Jail Certification Course within 6 months of hire.
When assigned to driving the bus to transport inmates: Must possess a Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement.
When assigned to the Jail Section: Must complete the core module requirements of the jail training program within 2 months of assignment. When assigned to the Field Section, must complete the court training program or field training program within 3 months of assignment.
Previous law enforcement or corrections experience preferred.
Sheriff Corporal Only: Two years law enforcement or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
| ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES: |
| The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE JAIL SECTION: Admission:
Personal Care:
Security:
WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE FIELD SECTION Courthouse / Courtroom Security
Serving Arrest Warrants / Civil Process
Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the county and the operations and functions of the Sheriff's Office. Knowledge of law enforcement/investigative techniques and corrections processes, civil and criminal code practices, jail and field policies, courtroom procedures, record keeping and knowledge of the legal basis for these procedures in the completion of daily responsibilities. Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, bonding procedures, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job. Knowledge in first aid and CPR. Knowledge of computers, G.C.I.C. / N.C.I.C. and JMS computer operations, and other criminal justice computer networks and records management systems. Knowledge of defensive tactics to protect self and other; proper arrest and suspect apprehension techniques. Skill in the operation and maintenance of assigned patrol vehicle and equipment. Skill in the use of firearms, restraining devices, batons, tasers, and other agency issued equipment. Ability to work routinely under highly stressful conditions including life threatening situations. Ability to physically restrain and / or arrest persons acting in a violent manner. Ability to qualify semi-annually with assigned firearms. Ability to appropriately respond to a variety of complex interpersonal matters, and take appropriate action based on facts and circumstances of the situation. Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions; exercise independent judgement; mentally recall conversations, observations, and impressions; and to make accurate descriptive observations of objects, events, and human behaviors in terms of physical characteristics. Ability to understand the special problems of and deal humanely with individuals in confinement. Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective conflict resolution. Ability to administer policies, procedures, plans and activities. Ability to administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of the specific duties of the position. Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental and operations and activities. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the Sheriff's Office. Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner. Ability to demonstrate appropriate organizational, management, human relations, and technical skills. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Ability to handle required mathematical calculations. Ability to read, understand and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials. |
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including police vehicles, telephones, copiers, two-way radios, firearms, physical restraint equipment, and an intoximeter. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. No prolonged, extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments, but may be exerted during emergency situations. Such emergency situations include but not limited to physically restraining hostile persons of much greater size and physically defending oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for heavy work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of state criminal and civil codes, departmental directives, civil processes, state criminal and traffic codes, Unified Government ordinances, court procedures, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare incident reports, daily logs, arrest reports, time sheets, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including legal terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide and determine percentages.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with law enforcement and office equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using law enforcement and office equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as telephones, copiers, two-way radios, firearms, physical restraint equipment, and an intoximeter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of state criminal and civil codes, departmental directives, civil processes, state criminal and traffic codes, Unified Government ordinances, court procedures, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare incident reports, daily logs, arrest reports, time sheets, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including legal terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide and determine percentages.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with law enforcement and office equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using law enforcement and office equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as telephones, copiers, two-way radios, firearms, physical restraint equipment, and an intoximeter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
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