Deputy Sheriff

overview

classified position(s) in the fulton county sheriff's office

this recruitment will also be used to fill temporary and part-time positions.

high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (ged) and must be 21 years of age.

must obtain and maintain peace officer standards and training certification. Must possess and maintain a valid georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

all applicants must agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, drug screening and polygraph to be considered for employment with the fulton county sheriff's office.

must successfully pass the minimum physical fitness/agility standards and testing for running, sit-ups, and push-ups administered by the fulton county sheriff's office. If requested, must submit to a psychological profile test. Must possess a valid georgia driver's license at the time of appointment. Must be at least twenty one (21) years of age. Must conform to the following qualifications as required by the georgia peace officer standards and training act: be a citizen of the united states;

have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (g.e.d.); not have been convicted by any state or the federal government of any crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison or institution; nor have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, provided that, for the purposes of this paragraph, violations of traffic laws and other offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle when the applicant has received a pardon shall not be considered;

be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; be of good moral character as determined by established standards and procedures; have an oral interview with the hiring authority or designated representative(s) to determine applicant's appearance, background, and ability to communicate; be found, after examination by a licensed physician of the fulton county health and wellness department, to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect exercising the powers or duties of a peace officer;

and successfully complete a job related academy entrance examination provided for and administered by the council in conformity with state and federal law. Such examination shall be administered prior to entrance to the basic course provided for in code sections §35-8-9 and §35-8-11.

the council may change or modify such examination and shall establish the criteria for determining satisfactory performance on such examination. Peace officers who do not perform satisfactorily on the examination shall be ineligible to retake such examination for a period of six (6) months after an unsuccessful attempt. The provisions of this paragraph establish only the minimum requirements of academy entrance examinations for peace officer candidates in this state;

each law enforcement unit is encouraged to provide such additional requirements and any pre-employment examination as it deems necessary and appropriate.

examination

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the department of human resources management.

the purpose of this classification is to protect life and property, to deter criminal activity, and to enforce all local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations, including serving legal processes of courts, providing courtroom services and jail support, preventing criminal acts, providing traffic control and issuing traffic citations, performing preliminary investigations, and responding to emergency calls. Incumbents in this class are new to the department and have completed the required training.

the following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• enforces all local and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, both traffic and criminal, in order to protect life and property, to promote security, and to maintain law and order.
• serves felony and misdemeanor warrants and civil papers: arrests individuals named in warrants; conducts investigations to…