Walker County
Join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals as a Walker County Deputy Sheriff. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on our community.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.
Duties
Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain peace and protect life and property;
Patrol assigned sectors for the prevention of crime and investigate suspicious activities;
Arrest violators of laws and ordinances;
Respond to emergency calls, accidents, and other incidents;
Enforces all traffic laws; issues citations and warnings;
Ability to investigate and complete reports of collisions to include private property collisions;
Serve criminal warrants, and court orders;
Conduct investigations of criminal cases and gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence;
Conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary investigative reports, as needed;
Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects;
Prepare detailed reports of incidents and investigations;
Testify in criminal court on various matters, including findings of investigations;
High School Diploma or GED
P.O.S.T. Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Georgia and in good standing ;
Possess a valid driver license;
Must be at least 21 years of age;
Must qualify on the State Qualification Course with assigned firearms;
Pass a background investigation, psychological examination, drug screen, and oral interview; and
Have no felony convictions.
Out-of-State Transfers Applications for Law Enforcement Officers who are certified in another state shall be accepted however, the applicant must complete the Georgia POST requirements and obtain Georgia Certification before any employment is offered.
Traffic Unit
K9 Unit
Special Operations
Criminal Investigations
Drone Program
Honor Guard
Uniforms/equipment/firearms provided
Take-home Patrol Vehicle
Retirement benefits and 457(b) option
Life Insurance
Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Free Wellness Clinic for covered employees
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Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.
Duties
Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain peace and protect life and property;
Patrol assigned sectors for the prevention of crime and investigate suspicious activities;
Arrest violators of laws and ordinances;
Respond to emergency calls, accidents, and other incidents;
Enforces all traffic laws; issues citations and warnings;
Ability to investigate and complete reports of collisions to include private property collisions;
Serve criminal warrants, and court orders;
Conduct investigations of criminal cases and gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence;
Conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary investigative reports, as needed;
Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects;
Prepare detailed reports of incidents and investigations;
Testify in criminal court on various matters, including findings of investigations;
High School Diploma or GED
P.O.S.T. Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Georgia and in good standing ;
Possess a valid driver license;
Must be at least 21 years of age;
Must qualify on the State Qualification Course with assigned firearms;
Pass a background investigation, psychological examination, drug screen, and oral interview; and
Have no felony convictions.
Out-of-State Transfers Applications for Law Enforcement Officers who are certified in another state shall be accepted however, the applicant must complete the Georgia POST requirements and obtain Georgia Certification before any employment is offered.
Traffic Unit
K9 Unit
Special Operations
Criminal Investigations
Drone Program
Honor Guard
Uniforms/equipment/firearms provided
Take-home Patrol Vehicle
Retirement benefits and 457(b) option
Life Insurance
Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Free Wellness Clinic for covered employees
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