Deputy Sheriff Senior

Job Description

This is the first level in the Deputy Sheriff series. This class is a fully certified Peace Officer responsible for performing duties in assigned divisions of the Sheriff's Office:
Court Operations, Field Operations, Support Operations, and Administrative Services. This position may require duties within the Jail Operations division as well, based on the needs of the agency and at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, and employment history checks) and an oral interview in the first phase. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph, and psychological exam.

• Perform general law enforcement duties including responding to calls, assisting with the apprehension of suspects or inmates, conducting searches for contraband, ensuring proper handling of evidence, testifying in court, warrant service, and serving civil processes and court orders.
• Prepare proper paperwork for affidavits, reports, and warrants; confirm validity and serve documents as required.
• Maintain daily logs of shift activity and prepare various reports.
• Escort and transport inmates to and from various departments, courts, and appointments.
• Resolve disputes between the general public and prepare reports on crimes, violations, and accidents encountered in the county.
• Complete reports related to the arrest and incarceration of subjects in and outside the county and perform searches of those individuals, inventory, confiscate, or distribute property related to the case.
• Issue citations and make arrests for violations of laws and ordinances.
• Analyze evidence, reports, and intelligence in the investigation of incidents and crimes.
• Maintain safety and security in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Courts Annex, Detention Center, and other county locations.
• Attend daily roll call to receive briefing information and instruction concerning duties and criminal activities.

• May be required to testify in court.

• Pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• Background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
• This job may require 24‑hour on‑call rotation, overtime, or weekend/holiday shifts, 10‑hour, 12‑hour and rotating shifts.

Grade: SH22(3)

• $6,000 hiring incentive up to 10% of the starting salary.
• $60,115.00 – $92,546.00 with possible incentives.
• $61,918.45 – $95,322.38 (includes 3% pay incentive for an associate’s degree).
• $63,721.90 – $98,098.76 (includes 6% pay incentive for a bachelor’s degree).

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of law enforcement experience.
• Must be a currently Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (PBLE Basic Law Enforcement Certified).
• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Must have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writing.
• Law enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred.

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, the following resources are available:

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