Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Salary and Job Information

Deputy Sheriff Salary: $45,450.00 - $70,416.48 Annually Location: Columbus, GA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 2026-00000039 Department: Sheriffs Office Division: Operations Opening Date: 01/16/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description and Responsibilities

Maintains jail security; performs inmate head counts; monitors inmate activities; performs booking and prisoner intake activities; transports inmates to and from appointments and to and from other facilities; administers alcohol tests to inmates; testify.

Obtains warrants, locates subjects, and executes warrants by making arrests. Transports prisoners to and from court; types and prepares extradition papers. Patrols the county to deter and detect criminal activities; writes traffic tickets; directs traffic; assists at accident scenes; assists stranded motorists; escorts funeral processions. Delivers subpoenas, eviction notices, child support papers, and other civil papers to defendants. Attends required training classes. Appears in court to testify on behalf of the state. Performs the duties of K-9 Officer as assigned; trains and exercises dog. Performs the duties of Bomb Technician as assigned; renders safe or removes suspected improvised explosive incendiary devices, explosives, explosive chemicals, pyrotechnics, and ammunitions; conducts blast scene investigations; develops bomb threat awareness and safety programs; develops agency emergency response plans. Performs the work of Training Officer as assigned; determines training requirements, prepares instructional objectives, determines instructional methods and strategies, develops instructional aids and learning materials, and monitors the quality of program. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing arrests, search and seizure, affidavits and warrants, and all aspects of law enforcement. Knowledge of court procedures and civil processes. Knowledge of criminal arrest warrant procedures. Knowledge of GCIC and NCIC rules and regulations. Skill in interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others. Skill in planning, organizing, problem solving, and decision making. Skill in the use of firearms and other assigned equipment. Skill in the use of office equipment. Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officers Standards and Training Act. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Talking 1 - expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Benefits

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Application Requirements

1. Please enter your FULL name (First, Middle, Last)
2. List any other names you have used, or been known by, and give reasons for those names.
3. List ALL CURRENT telephone numbers. Please indicate if the number is a home phone number, mobile phone number or work number. Separate each phone number with a comma.
4. Are you a Natural Born Citizen or a Naturalized Citizen? If you are a Naturalized Citizen, please provide your Naturalization Certification Number.
5. Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No
6. Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation) No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorates Degree
7. Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No
8. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor (i.e, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass) within the last three (3) years? Yes No
9. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
10. Have you been convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in the past three (3) years? Yes No
11. Do you have any work experience with controlling crowds of people, observation of people and situations? Yes No
12. The Muscogee County Sheriffs Office requires that you are a current Georgia Certified Peace Officer to apply for a Deputy Sheriff position. Are you currently a Georgia Certified Peace Officer? If so, please answer "Yes" and list your PBLE number.This is the certification number issued to you when you completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training (Mandate) with Georgia POST. If not, please complete the application for the Correctional Officer position. Yes No
13. The Muscogee County Sheriffs Office requires that you are a current Georgia Certified Peace Officer to apply for a Deputy Sheriff position. Do you have Military Police training, an out-of-state peace officer certification, or a Federal Law Enforcement Certification? Yes Yes No

Employer Information

Employer: Columbus Consolidated Government Address: City Hall 1111 1st Avenue Columbus, Georgia, 31901 Phone: 706-225-4059 Website: http://www.columbusga.gov/HR