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Walton County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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What they do
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
Job Description
Job Summary 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr