Deputy Sheriff - Woodbine, United States - Camden County Board of Commissioners

Description

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff – Civil Division (Warrants/Transports)

Camden County Sheriff's Office

$21.72 per hour (certified)

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

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for patrolling the county to enforce federal, state, and local laws and for serving civil papers and warrants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transports arrestees, inmates, and mental patients to correctional facilities, medical appointments, or the courthouse.
• Serves civil papers, warrants, and subpoenas.
• Reviews and researches all warrants received to ensure accurate and complete information.
• Provides security for judges and court proceedings.
• Completes all required reports and forms.
• Assists with search warrants.
• Provides security and directs traffic for special activities such as funerals, athletic events, and fairs.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Attends training sessions as required.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

• High School diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.
• P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge in:

• Federal, state, and local laws, criminal and traffic laws, regulations, codes and/or statutes, and department policies and procedures.
• Boundaries and geography of the county.
• Procedures for logging and docketing warrants and civil papers.
• First-aid and CPR techniques.
• Criminal justice system and court procedures.
• Computer networks, operating systems, hardware, and software applications.

Skills in:

• Using firearms, communications equipment, photographic equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.
• Driving a vehicle in routine and emergency situations.
• Operating computer hardware and software applications.
• Obtaining and preserving evidence.
• Gathering information and preparing reports.
• Applying extensive knowledge in collecting, organizing and analyzing diverse information in order to decide upon and appropriate and reasonable course of action, especially in emergency situations.
• Maintaining records.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Oral and written communication.

Abilities in:

• Self defense tactics and using law enforcement.
• Qualifying in firearms use as required.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Enduring verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of individuals encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Attending and passing all required training.