SHERIFF MAJOR

Clayton County, GA • Jonesboro, GA

338d • $102,959

About The Position

The Sheriff Major supervises, directs, and manages the operations of a division within the Sheriff's Department. This position is an appointed position at the discretion of the Sheriff. The role involves overseeing various functions including human resources, budget management, policy implementation, and law enforcement duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in Law Enforcement.
• Six (6) years experience and/or training within a law enforcement work.
• Must possess and maintain valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Peace Officer certification and firearms certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Manages the human resource functions including recruiting candidates for employment, interviewing, hiring, allocating human resources, scheduling, providing and participating in training, and conducting physical agility tests.
• Prepares and approves written policies and procedures for the division; implements policies and procedures.
• Prepares and monitors division budget and assists in the preparation of department budget; reviews and approves expenditures.
• Researches changes in case law and local, State and federal laws.
• Attends, participates, and/or conducts staff meetings; attends committee meetings and other civic functions as required.
• Responds to complaints from citizens, inmates, and other persons concerning incidents or departmental staff.
• Performs general law enforcement duties as required; testifies in court and provides deposition, coroner inquests or other testimony as necessary.
• Manages/supervises inmate transports to and from court and other appointments; manages/supervises inmate housing; manages/supervises security of high-risk inmates.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves various reports and documents of the division; dictates and prepares correspondence, memos, reports, etc.
• Researches and coordinates procurement of vehicles and equipment; reviews and approves maintenance of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees