Deputy Sheriff

Walker County Government•LaFayette, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals as a Walker County Deputy Sheriff. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on our community. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
P.O.S.T. Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Georgia and in good standing
United States Citizen
Possess a valid driver license
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must qualify on the State Qualification Course with assigned firearms
Pass a background investigation, psychological examination, drug screen, and oral interview
Have no felony convictions

Nice To Haves

Applications for Law Enforcement Officers who are certified in another state shall be accepted however, the applicant must complete the Georgia POST requirements and obtain Georgia Certification before any employment is offered.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain peace and protect life and property
Patrol assigned sectors for the prevention of crime and investigate suspicious activities
Arrest violators of laws and ordinances
Respond to emergency calls, accidents, and other incidents
Enforces all traffic laws; issues citations and warnings
Ability to investigate and complete reports of collisions to include private property collisions
Serve criminal warrants, and court orders
Conduct investigations of criminal cases and gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence
Conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary investigative reports, as needed
Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects
Prepare detailed reports of incidents and investigations
Testify in criminal court on various matters, including findings of investigations