Deputy Sheriff / Corporal

Deputy Sheriff / Corporal

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Jail, 3015 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2027-5111

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Purpose & Job Related Requirements

Make a Real Difference in Athens-Clarke County

Salary Range $59,287 - $80,212

If you are someone who believes in standing up for others, keeping your community safe, and being a steady presence when things get tough-this job is for you. As a Deputy Sheriff / Corporal, you won't just wear a badge. You'll be a protector, a leader, and a trusted face in our community.

We're looking for committed individuals ready to grow, serve, and make an impact-whether in our jail, our courtrooms, or out in the field.

Pay, Benefits & Perks

• $6,000 - Hiring Bonus - (paid in installments over 12 months)
• Potential for higher starting pay based on prior BLE Certified experience;
• Salary Range $59,287 - $80,212.
• Full-time, permanent position with health, retirement, and paid leave
• Opportunities for advancement and specialized training

Schedule & Expectations

• 12-hour shifts (7:45 to 7:45) - fixed days or nights
• Includes weekends and holidays
• Emergency-response role-you'll be called in during community emergencies
• Must pass background, physical fitness, and certification requirements

IMPORTANT INFORMATION NEEDED FOR APPLICATION:

• Click HERE to view Important Application Instructions and Information.
• Click HERE to see the Physical Ability Test (PAT) information
• Click HERE to go to the Sheriffs Office Website

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

What You'll Need to Bring:

We're looking for people who care about their community and are ready to step up and serve.

Here's what you'll need to get started:

High school diploma or GED- or a mix of education, training, and experience that shows you're ready for this role.

• U.S. Citizenship
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Current POST certification under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act
• Ability to qualify and requalify with your service weapon twice a year after certification
• GCIC Security & Awareness Training (must be completed within 10 days of hire)
• First Aid & CPR Certification (within 3 months of hire)
• Basic Jail Certification Course(within 6 months of hire)

If You're Assigned to Special Roles:

Depending on your assignment, some additional training may be required:

• Transport Unit (Bus Driver): Must have a Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement
• Field Section: Complete the court or field training program within 3 months
• Jail Section: Complete the jail training core modules within 2 months

Corporal Rank if You have:

• At least 2 years of law enforcement related experience.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

What Youll Do:

Protect & Serve Your Community

• Ensure the safety of inmates, coworkers, and the public in the jail or courthouse.
• Step in during emergencies, de-escalate tensions, and respond with calm and confidence.
• Be a presence in the community-helping people, not just policing them.

Maintain Safety & Order

• Supervise up to 72 inmates with fairness and respect.
• Conduct cell checks, respond to incidents, and handle inmate movement with care and professionalism.
• Monitor security systems and enforce facility rules consistently.

Enforce the Law & Support the Courts

• Serve warrants, make arrests, and support courtroom operations.
• Transport prisoners safely and securely between facilities or courtrooms.
• Support judges and court staff with safety and order in high-stakes environments.

Stay Sharp, Stay Ready

• Train in defensive tactics, de-escalation, and life-saving measures.
• Learn to operate advanced systems and communication tools.
• Stay up to date with certifications and qualifications-because excellence is part of the job.

Why This Role Matters:

• You'll be the line between chaos and calm-someone the community can count on.
• Your work helps create a safer Athens-Clarke County.
• You'll grow your leadership, resilience, and communication skills every day.

Supplemental Information

For a complete job description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke/classspecs/1244116?keywords=deputy%20sheriff&pagetype=classSpecifications

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer:

Health

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual Wellness Fair
• Annual employee appreciation events
• Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
• Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department
• Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System

Time

• Annual/Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year

Money

• Robust Wellness Program - earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
• Health Savings Account for medical and dependent care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer - Federal Student Aid
• Financial education programs
• Uniforms provided (if applicable)
• Discount Admissions - ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium

Protection

• Group Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• MASA Medical Transportation Insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Contributory term life insurance
• Pet Insurance

To learn more about the Benefits offered at ACCGov, you may access them below.

BENEFITS

http://www.accgov.com/434/Benefits

WELLNESS

http://www.accgov.com/wellness

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

http://www.accgov.com/index.aspx?nid=791

01

It is imperative that you be honest and fully complete in your application and all of your answers to the questions. Finding candidates with integrity is a vital part of our recruitment process and full disclosure in all parts of this application is required. Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification or, if discovered after employment, termination. All information will be reviewed on a case by case basis. By clicking YES, you agree to answer all questions honestly and give full and complete details on this application for employment and this questionnaire.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School diploma or GED from an institution accredited by SACS
• Some education beyond high school
• Technical or Vocational Degree
• Associate Degree
• Working on a Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

03

Are you a citizen of the United States of America? This is a requirement for the Sworn position of Deputy Sheriff.

• Yes
• No

04

If applying for a sworn law enforcement position with the Sheriffs Office you must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for hire. Do you meet this requirement as of today?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid Drivers License? If hired, you must obtain a Georgia Drivers license unless on active military status or other lawful exemption.

• Yes
• No

06

If you have any previous law enforcement experience, please select how many years of such experience you possess.

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year or more but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years of experience
• No previous law enforcement experience

07

Have you ever served in the military? Check the selection(s) that apply to you.

• I am/was actively enlisted in the military.
• I have never served in the military.

08

If you served or are serving in our military, please list (1) what branch of the military (2) how many years you have served (3) your status during your service (active or reserve). If you did not serve in the military, you must type "N/A" as your response.

09

If you were discharged from the military for any reason other than an Honorable Discharge, please explain. If no, you must type "N/A" as your response.

10

If you served in the military, were you ever the subject of any UCMJ court-martials, Article 15, company punishment or disciplinary action? If yes, please list (1) the date of the action and (2) the explanation of the circumstances for this action. If not, you must type "NA" as your response.

11

If you served in the military, you will need to provide a DD214, Member 4 Form at the Physical Ability Test. If you do not currently have this form to submit at that time, please provide your: (1) Branch of Service (2) Service start and end dates (month/year) (3) Member of Reserve or National Guard Unit (4) Name and address of Reserve or National Guard Unit (5) Name and phone number of Commanding Officer

12

Do you possess a Basic Law Enforcement Georgia P.O.S.T. certification that is in good standing?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered no to the previous question please explain?

14

If you are currently or have been a certified law enforcement officer, and you have ever been the subject of an internal investigation, please provide (1) date(s) (2) explanation If not, you must type N/A as your response.

15

Have you applied with another law enforcement agency in the past 6 months? If so, list (1) date (2) name of agency If not, you must type "NA" as your response.

16

Have you EVER tried or used marijuana?

• Yes
• No

17

If yes, provide (1) the month/year you last tried/used marijuana (2) the number of times you used marijuana in your lifetime (3) the circumstances If not, you must type "NA" as your response.

18

Have you EVER participated in ANY of the following? (1) tried any illegal drugs other than marijuana? (2) taken legal drugs not prescribed to you? (3) sold any illegal drugs? (4) sold legal drugs whether or not prescribed to you?

• Yes
• No

19

If yes (1) identify which of the above you engaged in and (2) describe the circumstances including (a) dates and (b) types of drugs If no, you must type "NA" as your response.

20

If it became necessary in the course of law enforcement duties to take a human life, would you take that life? Please type YES or NO and if yes, describe the circumstances when you would take the life of another human being.

21

If you have ever been (1) fired (2) permitted to resign (3) suspended (4) disciplined in any way by any supervisor please give details including (1) date (2) employer (3) reason for termination. If no, you must type "N/A" as your response.

22

If you have ever been fired, permitted to resign, suspended or disciplined in any way by any supervisor please check all of the following reasons that apply.

• Breach of Trust
• Embezzlement
• Theft
• Any other crime
• Abuse of Authority
• Other disciplinary reason
• None of the above apply

23

If you were referred to this agency by a current Athens-Clarke County employee, please provide that employees name.

24

Check all of the following for which you are available to work.

• 745am-745pm
• 745pm-745am
• Available on Weekends
• Available on Holidays
• Available for Overtime
• Not available for these types of shifts

25

If you have experience working shift work, please indicate where and when you obtained this experience. If not, type NA

26

You are required to submit 3 personal references in the reference section of your application. You may add additional references in your profile by clicking on "Add References" on the "Reference" tab. By clicking yes below, you certify that you have completed THREE personal references and provided complete contact information for each of these references.

• Yes
• No

27

For Public Safety positions, you are required to complete your work history back to age 18. You may add additional work history in your profile by clicking on "Add Work Experience" on the "Work" tab. By clicking yes below, you certify that you have completed your work history back to age 18.

• Yes
• No

28

If you were born anywhere other than the state of Georgia and successfully advance to the background investigation stage of the recruitment process, you will have to present your original birth certificate and/or naturalization paperwork to the Sheriffs Office. By clicking yes, you acknowledge your awareness of this potential requirement.

• Yes
• No

29

It is imperative that you have been honest and fully complete in your application and in all of your answers to the questions. Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification or, if discovered after employment, termination. All information will be reviewed on a case by case basis. By clicking Yes, you acknowledge that you (1) understand the above statement and (2) have provided honest and complete answers to the best of your knowledge and ability.

• Yes
• No

30

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, the Clarke County Sheriffs Office determines if any prospective employee has any allegations of sexual misconduct prior to employment. Truthful and complete answers are required. PREA 1 - Have you ever been adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or with a victim who did not or could not consent or refuse?

• No
• Yes

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PREA 2 - Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• No
• Yes

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PREA 3 - Have you been civil/administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual misconduct?

• No
• Yes

33

If you answered yes to any of the above three PREA questions, please provide details regarding the incident(s) including (1) date (2) location (3) any other pertinent information. Otherwise, type "N/A."

Required Question

Employer Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

Address 375 Satula Avenue

Human Resources Department

Athens, Georgia, 30601

Phone 706-613-3090

Website http://www.accgov.com