Listing Summary

* * YOU MUST BE A POST CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER IN GEORGIA **

Submit an Official Application at https://www.fayettesheriff.org/DocumentCenter/View/1041/Application-022024

(Open the link in your web browser and download the application to your computer to submit.)

 

Review the pre-employment process plus pay incentives at our website: https://www.fayettesheriff.org/181/Fayette-County-Sheriffs-Office-Hiring-Pr

TITLE: Deputy Sheriff

MINIMUM SALARY: $56,382.15 ($25.22 hourly)

*Pay incentives for experience and select POST certifications. Please view our website for more information*

Full-time position with 12- Hour rotating shifts

Major Duties:

• Patrol the County to deter and detect crime, enforce laws, and protect life and property
• Perform business and residential security checks
• Respond to calls for service, including disturbance and crime complaints
• Serve as the first responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of crimes and traffic accidents
• Perform misdemeanor and felony arrests to include completion of booking procedures
• Secure and protect crime scenes, including physical evidence, suspects, victims, and statement collection
• Enforce all traffic laws and issue citations and warnings
• Prepare and submit initial case files in compliance with departmental policies and legal rules
• Render advice on criminal law, civil law, ordinances, and domestic disturbance-related issues
• Maintain assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment following department policies
• Present evidence and testimony in criminal cases
• Assist stranded motorists, direct traffic, transport prisoners, and escort funerals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Required for the Position:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations
• Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigation methods, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of county geography, streets, roads, and buildings
• Knowledge of the procedures used in emergency communications
• Skill in the use of firearms
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports
• Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observation
• Ability to operate assigned departmental vehicles and equipment, including firearms

Minimum Qualifications:

• Georgia POST Peace Officer Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Georgia Police Standards and Trailing Council