We are looking to internally promote an employee at the Sheriff's Office... Are you looking to become a Sergeant!!

The purpose of this classification is to provide first line supervision of personnel assigned to the jail , to maintain law and order, to serve legal processes of courts, to provide courtroom services, to assist with training, and to protect life and property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.   
• Maintains law and order, safety, and security of the general public, facility staff, and county inmates; enforces all local and State codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations in order to protect life and property.  
• Prepares work schedules, assigns officers to daily tasks, and monitors daily activities and performance of duties; conducts roll call, briefing, and inspection of officers’ appearance and equipment.  
• Instructs and trains new personnel on proper protocol and procedures of the division/department; assists supervisors in meeting department goals and in complying with directives and standard rules and regulations.  
• Reviews, edits, and approves reports written and documents processed by deputies and subordinates to ensure accuracy.  
• Documents shift activities; collects and organizes statistical data detailing assigned watch.  
• Attends hearings and provides testimony in judicial proceedings as required.  
• Assists with budget preparation; monitors unit expenditures for fiscal compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain Corporal and have attained permanent status on or before 8/1/2019.
• Must be Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certified as a Law Enforcement officer.
• Applicant must have 2 years of continuous service with the Sheriff's Office. 

BENEFITS:

• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long Term Disability