Deputy Sheriff

Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Sheriff Job Description

Patrols the County to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars; enforces laws and ordinances to protect life and property; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.

Responds to calls for assistance, disturbance calls, and complaints of crimes; enforces federal, state, and local laws by performing warrant, felony, or misdemeanor arrests; protects the civil rights of persons in custody; uses non-deadly and deadly force to protect oneself, other deputies, and citizens.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside all weather conditions.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock.

Work is performed in both daylight and at night and may require travel speeds in excess of posted limits through areas of varying population densities and traffic congestion, and under a variety of unsafe road conditions caused by inclement weather conditions.

Work involves an exposure to personal danger, psychological stress, and hazardous situations.

This in no way limits the duties assigned to a Deputy Sheriff, as occasions may arise that are not predicted and must be handled in a quick and precise manner.

Summary

As a Deputy Sheriff, you will be instrumental in maintaining law and order within the community. Reporting to the Sheriff, your primary responsibilities will include enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and managing conflicts effectively. Core skills such as report writing and driving will be essential in your daily tasks, while premium skills in leadership and criminal investigation will enhance your ability to serve and protect. Additionally, your relevant skills in security and animal handling will further support the safety and well-being of the community you serve. Join us in making a positive impact through dedicated law enforcement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Law Enforcement Officers & Agents: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Georgia Peace Officer Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person