Now Hiring: Certified Deputy Sheriff, Communications Officer Trainee

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has two openings, according to posts on the department’s website:

• Certified Deputy Sheriff

This is general law enforcement work responsible for protecting life and property within Douglas County; enforcing traffic regulations, state laws and county ordinances; responding to emergency situations, citizen requests for assistance and alarms; and conducting investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity. Work may involve duty as a detective or investigator, process serving, administrative duties, or other special assignments as determined by the Sheriff. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves personal danger.
Schedule includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

Mandatory – previous law enforcement experience

Georgia Peace Officer certified at time of application; Mandatory P.O.S.T. certified

High School Diploma/GED

Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of P.O.S.T. approved training each year

Must have current valid GA Driver’s License with satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record; Ability and willingness to drive a county vehicle

Minimum 21 years of age

Employment contingent on passing mandatory Physical/Drug Screen/Credit Check/Polygraph Test/Background Investigation/Psychological Examination and MVR.

Salary: $33,909.20 Annual ($16.3025/hour) plus full benefits package.

• Communications Officer Trainee

This is telecommunications work which involves utilizing customer service skills by operating the Sheriff’s Office switchboard and greeting the general public. Work involves receiving and directing phone calls, dispatching sworn personnel, monitoring radios, operating the GCIC terminal, dealing with officers by use of radio communication in order to verify outstanding warrants, license checks and BOLO reports. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Ability to operate a multi-line switchboard

Certification as a GCIC terminal operator within 12 months of employment

State certification as a P.O.S.T. communication officer within 12 months of employment

Must be computer literate

Must be able to type 35 WPM

Must have current Georgia Driver’s License with satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

Employment contingent on passing mandatory Physical/Drug Screen/Credit Check/Polygraph Test/Background Investigation/Psychological Examination and MVR.

Salary: $27,897.37 Annual ($13.4122 hourly) plus full benefits package.

Submit applications to:
Douglas County Human Resources Department
8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134
770.920.7264

Applicants must submit a completed application. Resumes may be attached, but a resume without a completed application will not be considered.

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