Deputy Sheriff

Camden County Sheriff's Office

$21.72 per hour

APPLY ONLINE AT: Camden County Sheriff's Office Career Page

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs police work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crime. An incumbent in this position may be assigned to perform uniform patrol, K9 unit, professional standards, court security, warrants, or jail operations.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Responds to calls relayed by radio, including domestic disputes, arrests, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, and stranded motorists.

• Patrols the county to enforce state, federal, and local laws and to detect and deter crime.

• Responds to crime scenes; examines crime scene to identify and collect evidence.

• Serves civil papers, warrants, and subpoenas; carries out court orders, including collecting judgments and seizing property; provides courtroom security; transports prisoners and inmates.

• Directs traffic and provides escorts as needed.

• Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies as needed.

• Writes reports and completes forms, including incident and accident reports.

• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Arrests and takes prisoners into custody; processes arrested persons.

• Performs special duty assignments as directed, including managing a K9 unit, participating in department professional standards functions, and participating in jail security functions.

• Assists other law enforcement agencies as requested.

• Testifies in judicial proceedings.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, including patrol, criminal investigation, school resources, and inmate transportation.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, ordinances, court procedures, legal precedents, and government regulations.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.

• Skill in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision making, and problem solving.

• Skill in the use and care of firearms and other standard and specialized equipment.

• Skill in the use of office equipment, including a computer and calculator.

• Skill in public relations.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws and department and county policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related law enforcement duties. Potentially dangerous and life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and deter crime. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of life and property and results in the enforcement of local, state and federal laws.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with department personnel, other county employees, representatives of other law enforcement agencies, suspects, witnesses, victims, attorneys, court personnel and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and motivate persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.