Deputy Sheriff

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.

Duties

• 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;

Minimum 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; and
• Have no felony convictions.

Out-of-State Transfers: 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.

Specialized Opportunities:

• Traffic Unit
• K9 Unit
• Special Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Drug Task Force
• Drone Program
• Honor Guard

Benefits

• Uniforms/equipment/firearms provided
• Take-home Patrol Vehicle
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Retirement benefits and 457(b) option
• Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free Wellness Clinic for covered employees
• 11 days Holiday Leave Accrual
• Annual and Sick Leave Accrual