Sheriff Sergeant​/Night Shift Jail

One position available Sheriff Sergeant on Night Shift at the Jail.

Reports to:

Lieutenant. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Classification:
Personnel System - Requires successful completion of a 12 month probationary period. Pay Grade:
Public Safety Step Plan (SO3). Safety Sensitive:
Yes;
Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership associated with and assisting in directing the overall operation of the Sheriff’s Department at the unit, field, or jail level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Lieutenant and/or Captain in the daily operation of leading and coordinating assigned personnel in the respective assigned area of responsibility as well as the enforcement of laws/ordinances;

building trust and confidence internally with all personnel; building trust and confidence within the community; planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and reporting; teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation and utilization of contemporary standards; continuous initiation to improve systems, processes, equipment, and technology. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, extraditing and transporting inmates, picking up arrestees, assisting and supervising deputies and court security staff, reviewing and approving reports, assisting in investigations, supervising inmate activities, booking prisoners, training and evaluating employees, testifying in court, and developing and implementing policies and procedures manual.

Work schedule:

Sheriff Sergeant / Night Shift at the Jail:
Twelve (12) hour shift from 7:45 PM‑7:45 AM will be assigned permanently to nights. Shift assignments are made at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee and can change with notice given. Weekends and holidays are included and overtime is required from time to time.

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.

High School Diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of POST‑certified law enforcement, or corrections experience.

Must possess and maintain current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.

• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Check time cards and daily activity log of shift personnel.
• Assist in supporting staff on duty; conduct shift briefing; inspect weapons, equipment, uniforms and personal appearance.
• Assist and support staff in court security and in serving criminal warrants and civil process papers; locate and identify persons named in warrants, arrest and transport subjects, and complete booking procedures.
• Check, review and approve all reports submitted during shift.
• Assist with resolving problems related to employee relations, duty/inmate relations, and relations with the general public.
• Extradite and transport inmates from other states/counties.
• Communicate with relief supervisors in gathering and communicating relevant information on problems or areas requiring attention.
• Assist in investigations of situations involving altercations, thefts, and other inmate rule violations.
• Assist deputy sheriffs in providing courtroom security.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment within the facility (e.g., inmate counts, contraband checks, and key control).
• Respond to domestic disputes and all emergencies to restore order, safety, and security.
• Serve pick‑up orders and transport mental patients.
• Pick up and transport arrestees to jail correctional facilities, doctors, hospitals, mental hospitals, or to courthouse for trials and hearings.
• Assist in supervision…