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CALEA

Deputy Sheriff II - Certified

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A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.

$85,638 / year median in Georgia

+7% projected growth

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Job Summary Secures inmates in holding cells or jails; oversees the processing of inmates into jail including booking and ID preparation; transports prisoners to and from court or doctor's appointments; arranges and performs interstate extradition; supervises and assists in the bonding and release of prisoners; manages inmate control and movement; conducts shakedowns and searches for contraband; responds to inmate disturbances; follows the case status of inmates.

Maintains personal possessions of inmates; creates ledgers and accounts for inmates' money; maintains cash drawer for bond fees; processes checks; manages petty cash.

Transports mental patients to medical facilities.

Performs uniform patrol work: issues citations for traffic violations; responds to emergency calls; assists Deputies; responds to accident scenes; patrols County property; investigates complaints and reports of unusual activity; assists stranded motorists; impounds vehicles.

Assists in investigations of crimes: searches homes and buildings for wanted suspects; collects evidence; secures crime scenes; testifies in court; conducts surveillance; interviews witnesses and suspects; arrests suspected criminals.

Maintains security for various facilities including court, jail, juror locations, and other property located in the County; monitors alarms.

Prepares and reviews various reports and documents such as booking reports, vehicle lists, personal property lists, hospital duty rosters, productivity reports, shift activity reports, arrest reports, accident reports, citizen complaint documents, court documents, affidavits, LED sheets, etc.; maintains files and make copies as necessary.

Serves civil process papers including search warrants, protective orders, subpoenas, and arrest warrants; performs evictions and levies.

Enters various data into the computer system; checks criminal backgrounds and histories; enters and obtains information using the GCIC and NCIC databases.

Answers telephone calls and assists citizens with inquiries; responds to citizen complaints concerning personnel.

Oversees inventory of equipment and supplies; orders needed equipment and supplies; coordinates maintenance of fleet vehicles and communications equipment; maintains database of repairs and issued equipment and vehicles; oversees the uniform budget; orders and issues uniforms.

Attends staff meetings and other meetings as required.

Requirements High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational/technical training in Basic Law Enforcement supplemented by five (5) months previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement work within the Sheriff's Office; or any 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. Must possess and maintain valid Peace Officer and firearms certifications. Must be Georgia POST certified.

Location Lieutenant- S. Saintvil Background & Recruiting Division#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Secures inmates in holding cells or jails; oversees the processing of inmates into jail including booking and ID preparation; transports prisoners to and from court or doctor's appointments; arranges and performs interstate extradition; supervises and assists in the bonding and release of prisoners; manages inmate control and movement; conducts shakedowns and searches for contraband; responds to inmate disturbances; follows the case status of inmates.

Maintains personal possessions of inmates; creates ledgers and accounts for inmates' money; maintains cash drawer for bond fees; processes checks; manages petty cash.

Transports mental patients to medical facilities.

Performs uniform patrol work: issues citations for traffic violations; responds to emergency calls; assists Deputies; responds to accident scenes; patrols County property; investigates complaints and reports of unusual activity; assists stranded motorists; impounds vehicles.

Assists in investigations of crimes: searches homes and buildings for wanted suspects; collects evidence; secures crime scenes; testifies in court; conducts surveillance; interviews witnesses and suspects; arrests suspected criminals.

Maintains security for various facilities including court, jail, juror locations, and other property located in the County; monitors alarms.

Prepares and reviews various reports and documents such as booking reports, vehicle lists, personal property lists, hospital duty rosters, productivity reports, shift activity reports, arrest reports, accident reports, citizen complaint documents, court documents, affidavits, LED sheets, etc.; maintains files and make copies as necessary.

Serves civil process papers including search warrants, protective orders, subpoenas, and arrest warrants; performs evictions and levies.

Enters various data into the computer system; checks criminal backgrounds and histories; enters and obtains information using the GCIC and NCIC databases.

Answers telephone calls and assists citizens with inquiries; responds to citizen complaints concerning personnel.

Oversees inventory of equipment and supplies; orders needed equipment and supplies; coordinates maintenance of fleet vehicles and communications equipment; maintains database of repairs and issued equipment and vehicles; oversees the uniform budget; orders and issues uniforms.

Attends staff meetings and other meetings as required.

Requirements High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational/technical training in Basic Law Enforcement supplemented by five (5) months previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement work within the Sheriff's Office; or any 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. Must possess and maintain valid Peace Officer and firearms certifications. Must be Georgia POST certified.

Location Lieutenant- S. Saintvil Background & Recruiting Division#J-18808-Ljbffr