Salary: $57,803.00 – $92,546.00 Annually

Closing Date: 9/25/2026

Position Summary:

This is the first level in the Deputy Sheriff series. This class is a fully certified Peace Officer responsible for performing duties in assigned divisions of the Sheriff’s Office: Court Operations, Field Operations, Support Operations and Jail Operations, based on the needs of the agency and at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, employment history checks) and an oral interview in the first phase of the recruitment process. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph and psychological exam.

Essential Functions:

Performing general law enforcement duties to include responding to calls, assisting with the apprehension of suspects or inmates, conducting searches for contraband, ensuring the proper handling of evidence, testifying in court, warrant service and serving civil processes and court orders
Preparing proper paperwork for affidavits, reports, warrants, confirming validity, and serving documents as required
Maintaining daily logs of shift activity and preparing various reports
Escorting and transporting inmates to and from various departments, courts, and appointments
Resolving disputes between the general public and preparing reports on crimes, violations and accidents as they are encountered in the county
Completing reports relating to the arrest and incarceration of subjects in and outside the county and performing searches of those individuals, and inventorying, confiscating, or distributing property related to the case
Issuing citations as well as making arrests for violations of laws and ordinances
Analyzing evidence, reports, and intelligence in the investigation of incidents and crimes
Maintaining safety and security in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Courts Annex, Detention Center, and other county locations
Attending daily roll call to receive briefing information and instruction concerning duties and criminal activities

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
One year of law enforcement experience
Must be currently Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (PBLE Basic Law Enforcement Certified)
Valid Georgia driver’s license
Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen
Must have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writing
Law enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred

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