Listing Summary

**One position assignment in Training/Administration and two position assignments available in Assistant Watch Commander/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) -- $64,151.00 - $86,796.00 Annually
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
 
Purpose of Job
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, developing and implementing policies and procedures manual.
 
Job Related Requirements 
WORK SCHEDULE in Training/Administration - 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, occasional after-hours, overtime may be required from time to time, may be required to work holidays.

WORK SCHEDULE in Assistant Watch Commander/Jail:  Twelve (12) hour shift from 7:45-7:45 will be assigned permanently to days or nights. Shift assignments are made at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee. Weekends and holidays are included and overtime is required from time to time. 

May be required to work on religious holidays. 

Regular and predictable attendance is required. 

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

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.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

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.