POSITION:Deputy DEPARTMENT:Macon County Sheriff's Office PAY GRADE: 26 STARTING SALARY: $38,512.24 [This position also qualifies for Recruitment and Retention Pay of an additional $2.00 for actual regular hours worked through October 20, 2024 or a maximum of $14,000.00, whichever comes first. The Recruitment and Retention pay is received on six month intervals ending in April and October. POSITION # - 431071 POSTING DATE: March 18, 2024 *CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

General Definition of Work: Performs protective service work enforcing laws, patrolling assigned area, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring safety of the public, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Deputy Sheriff Corporal or Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant.

Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}*

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions; maintains surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons or suspects.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, court orders, and makes arrests; prepares reports; testifies in court.
• Performs investigations of crimes; interviews victims and witnesses; secures property and evidence; investigates property ownership; documents facts and incidents; coordinates and executes evictions.
• Enforces traffic and criminal laws; issues citations for violations; assists motorists.
• Transports prisoners and mental patients to facilities throughout the state.
• Provides law enforcement assistance to outside agencies as necessary.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in proper working order.
• Attends training as necessary to maintain law enforcement certification.
• Performs assigned court service and security duties; serves as Bailiff.
• Prepares records and reports of activity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures
• General knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings
• General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office
• Skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public under stressful situations
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Possession of physical agility and endurance
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education and Experience: