Certified Sheriff's Deputy

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Certified Sheriff's Deputy 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2788 Salary Range: $25.57 To $33.24 Hourly Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing a full range of law enforcement duties in any of the bureaus of the Sheriff’s Office, including, but not limited to patrol, civil, crime prevention, community outreach, investigation, transportation, court security, administrative, support or jail. The incumbent may be assigned temporarily to a specialty area within the agency based on needs. A certified sheriff’s deputy may hold the rank of Certified Deputy I, Certified Deputy II, or Certified Deputy III, depending on qualifications. Responsibilities Patrol Assignment Maintains law and order and protects life and property. Receives and responds to dispatch calls; investigates and takes appropriate action on assigned calls. Conducts security checks of businesses, parks, public buildings, industrial areas and residences. Maintains traffic control through observation and the use of speed detection devices. Detains and tests drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Issues citations and/or makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances; prepares incident reports. Attends and testifies in court on cases investigated or reports written. Responds to natural and man‑made disasters. Transports prisoners. Locates defendants and serves criminal warrants. Assists with crowd control and security assignments at various public gatherings or incident scenes. Reports hazardous conditions on public roadways and bridges, and conducts surveillance. Provides assistance to the public as needed. Provides information and guidance regarding victim’s rights. Works with code enforcement. Conducts and prepares investigations of vehicle accidents. Assesses victims, rendering aid to the injured prior to emergency medical services arrival. Requests assistance from other agencies, including fire, emergency medical, and tow services. Directs traffic at the scene; prepares accident reports. Processes arrested persons following established procedures and renders aid to other law enforcement personnel. Attends/participates in roll call, including inspection and training; participates in training programs to improve knowledge and skills. Performs specialized short or long‑term assignments including administrative, technical, and investigative duties as required. May serve as field training officer. Works with the public, civic organizations, etc. in conducting community activities. Jail Assignment Receives, searches, books, and places prisoners in appropriate cells. Receives and safeguards inmates’ personal property. Maintains security and control in receiving, visitation, and other jail areas. Transports inmates to activities outside the jail. Conducts inspections and counts. Controls inmates’ daily activities including meals, distributes medications, screens items going in and out of cells. Supervises, counsels, and evaluates inmates assigned as trustees, provides inmate information to the courts, other staff members, and other law enforcement agencies, and maintains a variety of records and logs. Civil/Warrants Assignment Determines the proper method for legal service of a process. Prepares schedules to ensure time and efficient routing of processes to be served. Serves processes; locates persons no longer at locations given. Executes court‑issued writs and orders by seizing property; checking evicted location or physically removing occupants from premises. Supervises transportation of seized property to storage area. Prepares various reports and forms. Community Outreach Assignment Maintains peace within controlled school and community settings. Investigates school and community incidents. Collects evidence and property, and completes incident and accident reports. Serves warrants. Testifies in court. Gathers victim, defendant, and witness information. Prepares and delivers oral presentations in school and community settings, works with at‑risk populations, analyzes data on crime trends and citizen complaints, and determines appropriate responses. Plans and organizes community involvement, and participates in problem‑solving activities aimed at reducing crime and increasing community safety. Court/Transport Assignment Maintains order and ensures the security and safe condition of the courthouse and courtrooms. Assures the safety of jurors and the public; escorts prisoners to and from the courtroom and maintains control of prisoners during trial. Maintains control of the audience and removes disorderly persons as required. Guards deliberating jury to preclude outside influence. Guards and secures County buildings and facilities. Maintains court procedure records. Transports prisoners to and from court, other jurisdictions or institutions, and clinics and hospitals for medical and psychological treatments. Administrative / Support Performs maintenance to Sheriff’s Office and Jail building and grounds; and vehicles. Oversees inmate workers on work details. Assists with administrative duties and research as assigned. Knowledge Required Law‑enforcement concepts and terminology, including jail operations, criminal investigation, crime prevention, first‑aid principles, report preparation, record keeping, and human behaviour theories related to criminology, crisis intervention, and crowd control. Laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspect and prisoner rights, and custody and protection of evidence; operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, crime prevention, court and trial procedures. Use and effects of law‑enforcement weapons; methods of self‑defence and physical restraint. Sheriff’s Office organization, policies, procedures, geographic layout of Rockdale County, and specialised vocabulary such as identification, detention, and pathology. Ability to learn, interpret, apply, and explain complex laws and regulations; read and interpret documents such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks. Perform accurate mathematical calculations; comprehend and retain factual information and apply what is learned. Observe and remember details of events, names, faces, numbers, and physical descriptions; prepare and maintain clear, accurate, and concise reports and files. Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; exercise tact, self‑restraint, judgment, and strategy in dealing with people of all races, ethnicities, and socio‑economic groups who may have emotional or physical difficulties. Exercise sound independent judgment in emergency or stressful situations; correctly interpret a given situation and take appropriate action under a variety of conditions. React quickly and calmly in emergencies. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Gather, assemble, analyse, and evaluate facts and evidence and draw sound conclusions; obtain valid information by interview and interrogation. Work rotating shifts, varying hours, and be on call. Physical Demands Work may be sedentary in the office environment and/or fieldwork may subject the incumbent to extended periods of physical and mental exertion under highly stressful conditions. The person must be able to remain calm and think logically when defending themselves from imminent danger, apprehending suspects of crimes, etc. The person must be able to load, unload, aim, and operate firearms and have correctable hearing, visual, and speaking abilities to perform assigned duties. The person must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods; walk, run, kneel, stoop, crawl, and crouch; make precise and coordinated finger, hand, and limb movements; maintain uniform, controlled hand‑arm posture or movement; push, pull, or drag an adult (averaging 5'6 #J-18808-Ljbffr