We are pleased you are interested in employment with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. Our employees are motivated, hard-working, public-service oriented, competent men and women who have high personal ethics. They provide Athens-Clarke County with a wide range of law enforcement services.

We have set high standards for our employees. It is our policy to hire the best qualified applicants for any open position. The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is an equal opportunity employer.

SHERIFF SERGEANT / ASSISTANT WATCH JAIL COMMANDER: ($68,123.00 - $84,151.00 Annually)

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership associated with and assisting in directing the overall operation of the Sheriff’s Department at the unit, field, or jail level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Lieutenant and/or Captain in the daily operation of leading and coordinating assigned personnel in the respective assigned area of responsibility as well as the enforcement of laws/ordinances; building trust and confidence internally with all personnel; building trust and confidence within the community; planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and reporting; teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation and utilization of contemporary standards; continuous initiation to improve systems, processes, equipment, and technology; responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, extraditing and transporting inmates, picking up arrestees, assisting and supervising deputies and court security staff, reviewing and approving reports, assisting in investigations, supervising inmate activities, booking prisoners, training and evaluating employees, testifying in court, developing and implementing policies and procedures manual.

Job Related Requirements 
WORK SCHEDULE:  Twelve (12) hour shift from 7:45-7:45 will be assigned permanently to days or nights. Shift assignments are made at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee. Weekends and holidays are included and overtime is required from time to time. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions 

High School Diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of POST-certified law enforcement, or corrections experience.
 
Must possess and maintain current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.

Must possess a valid driver's license.
 
Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred. 

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SHERIFF SERGEANT / GANG INVESTIGATOR: ($68,123.00 - $84,151.00 Annually)

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership associated with and assisting in directing the overall operation of the Sheriff’s Department at the unit, field, or jail level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Lieutenant and/or Captain in the daily operation of leading and coordinating assigned personnel in the respective assigned area of responsibility as well as the enforcement of laws/ordinances; building trust and confidence internally with all personnel; building trust and confidence within the community; planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and reporting; teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation and utilization of contemporary standards; continuous initiation to improve systems, processes, equipment, and technology; responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, extraditing and transporting inmates, picking up arrestees, assisting and supervising deputies and court security staff, reviewing and approving reports, assisting in investigations, supervising inmate activities, booking prisoners, training and evaluating employees, testifying in court, developing and implementing policies and procedures manual.

Job Related Requirements 
WORK SCHEDULE: 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday, occasional after-hours, overtime may be required from time to time, may be required to work holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. May be required to work religious holidays. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Part-time Administrative Assistant I: ($15.60 Hourly)

Purpose of Job:
The purpose of the job is to provide secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping and general office support to the Sheriff's Office. Provides information, processes and maintains records, issues and prepares purchase orders, prepares reports and correspondence, assists with payroll/ budget functions, and performs additional tasks as assigned. 

Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE:  Part-time hours varied working Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent with one year of clerical, bookkeeping or general office related experience required.
 
Must possess a valid driver's license.
 
Must be or have the ability to acquire Notary Public Status.

Vocational/Technical degree preferred.

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DETENTION OFFICER: (Entry level starting salary $48,234.00 annually)

The C.C.S.O Detention Officer ensures security and protection of property of the jail facility, completes the admission process of inmates, prevent escapes, controls behavior of inmates, protects inmates from each other, and provides for the well-being of inmates. The incumbent must be diligent in maintaining an inmate count, overseeing the dispensing of medication, and be able to take personal property of inmates. The incumbent must also adhere to definite standard operating procedures established by the Office to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.

Detention Officer Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license.
• United States Citizen.
• 18 years of age at time of hiring.
• Must complete Basic Jail Certification Course and all additional jail training requirements when scheduled.
• This position requires a 12-month probationary period

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DEPUTY SHERIFF/CORPORAL:  ($57,560.00 - $77,876.00 Annually)

The C.C.S.O. Deputy Sheriff preserves the peace and enforces the laws of the State of Georgia. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, protecting life and property, enforcing state laws, maintaining jail security, serving warrants and civil papers, assisting in court security, transporting prisoners, performing necessary functions to ensure safety and well-being of inmates, employees and visitors.

Deputy Sheriff Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license. 
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Requires ability to meet and maintain current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.
• This position requires a 12-month probationary period.

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RESERVE (Part Time) DETENTION OFFICER OR DEPUTY SHERIFF