Deputy Sheriff

Walton County Sheriff's Office (GA) Law Enforcement Officer

Performs various law enforcement tasks for the patrol division, evaluates and deciphers emergency and non-emergency calls. Enforces motor vehicle laws, directs traffic. Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, reviews and prepares reports. Provides escorts to prisoners and during funeral processions. Issues court subpoenas, executes warrants for arrest/search, and executes court orders. Investigates missing person reports, animal complaints and maintains crowd control.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer. Vocational or technical school training in criminal justice, law enforcement or closely related area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license and attend regular training in addition to holding required certifications as deemed necessary by the Sheriff and state regulations.

Applications for this position must be obtained from the below listed website or stopping by our office. Completed applications must be emailed to the email address listed in this job posting or dropped off at Walton County Human Resources located at 137 E Washington St, Monroe, GA 30655.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, vision insurance.