A completed application form and public safety questionnaire with copies of requested documents is required to make application for Deputy Sheriff. Please ensure that forms are notarized where required before submitting your original application package. These forms may be downloaded from links in the upper right hand corner of this posting.
This position is responsible for maintaining jail security; assisting in court security; transporting prisoners; performing necessary functions to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates, employees, and visitors; preserve the peace and enforce laws of the State of Georgia. See job description for further details.
Qualified applicants must possess and be able to pass the following steps to be considered for employment:
· A High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) Valid Driver’s License
· 21 years of age or older United State Citizenship
· No Felony Convictions Entry Level Department Test
· P.O.S.T. Entrance Examination Entry Level Physical Ability Test
· Background Investigation including a Criminal History, Driving History Check, Polygraph Exam and Reference Check
SALARY: $32,919 (See Below) PAY GRADE: 13
Deadline for submitting applications: Open until filled
Listed below are additional qualifications that may entitle you to additional increase in salary to the annual entry rate. The maximum increase in the incentives is $2,400:
· 2 years of active duty military service - $600
· 3 years of active duty military service - $900
· 4 years of active duty military service - $1,200
· Possess the Georgia Peace Officer Certification prior to employment - $1,200
· Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college/technical school
or 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours - $1,200
· College Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college/university - $2,400
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*Qualification
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Entry Rate
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After 6 Months
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After 12 Months
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Minimum
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$32,919
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$34,109
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$35,299
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2 Years Active Military Service
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$33,519
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$34,709
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$35,899
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3 Years Active Military Service
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$33,819
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$35,009
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$36,199
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4 Years Active Military Service
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$34,119
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$35,309
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$36,499
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Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified
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$34,119
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$35,309
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$36,499
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Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
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$34,119
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$35,309
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$36,499
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College Baccalaureate Degree
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$35,319
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$36,509
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$37,699
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In addition, a total of $3,000 will be offered as a hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments: $1,000 for completion of satisfactory job performance after 3 months, another $1,000 after 6 months, and the last $1,000 increment with final completion of satisfactory job performance after 12 months of employment.
This is a safety sensitive position; therefore, it will be included in the random drug testing as referred to in the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance. This position is covered under the personnel system and is considered a merit system position.
APPLY: Satula Governmental Building, 375 Satula Avenue, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application and questionnaire may be downloaded from links in the upper right hand corner of this posting. Forms for present Athens-Clarke County employees to request transfer, promotion or demotion are available in the Human Resources Department.
Athens-Clarke County Government does not discriminate on the basis of disabled status. The telecommunication for the deaf (TDD) number is 706-613-3115. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test, psychological and medical exam prior to employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
