Deputy Sheriff
Salary
$55,288.00 Annually
Location
Savannah, GA
Job Type
Full Time Regular
Job Number
202300739
Department
SHERIFF
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. Youll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!
Description
Are you ready to take your law enforcement career to the next level? Join the Chatham County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff! With a starting salary of $55,288, this is an opportunity you wont want to miss. Take on new challenges, gain valuable experience, and join a team dedicated to keeping our community safe. Apply now and see where this exciting opportunity can take you!
Please apply for the Corrections Officer position if you do not possess the Georgia Peace Officers Standard Training Certificate.
To learn more about working at the Chatham County Sheriffs Office, click this link: Join Our Team - CCSO
Examples of Duties
Conducts evacuations and searches of the Courthouse in response to imminent emergencies, including bomb threats, fire, and other life threatening or non-peaceful situations.
Provides rescue, patrol, and assistance in the event of a natural disaster.
Provides for the safety and security of the Judge and Jury throughout all court proceedings.
Maintains security, peace, and order in the courtroom, including coordinating and enforcing public seating within the courtroom according to safety and security policies, and conducting courtroom searches, jury searches, and visitor searches.
Executes arrest warrants, serves subpoenas, civil processes, and writs, and completes arrests and incident reports.
Performs duties involved in the safety and security of the jail, including responding to any suspected criminal activity observed or reported.
Serves as the primary Deputy in the courtroom, including keeping the Judge informed of future hearings requiring additional security, receiving and distributing copies of court dockets, communicating with assistant District Attorneys regarding defendants, and performing other related court duties.
Ensures the proper handling and security of all detainees transported to and from the court.
Executes all writs, warrants, precepts and court processes as directed, including executing warrants, serving writs of possession of land and property, serving processes such as divorce and Rule Nisi, and affidavits.
Participates with other law enforcement agencies to control illegal narcotics, including patrolling schools with drug detection dogs, conducting public demonstrations on the efficiency and effectiveness of canine patrols, training new dogs, and maintaining the canine kennels.
Conducts narcotic investigations, including following citizen complaints, working undercover, preparing cases resulting in search warrants, and executing search warrants.
Conducts comprehensive administrative investigations of complaints filed by the public or other officers, including collecting information and making reports to supervisory personnel.
Maintains accurate reports on Use of Force forms generated by departmental personnel, including data entry of statistical information and generation of related reports for evaluation and review by supervisory personnel.
Investigates matters relating to explosives, including reconstructing the crime scene, advises on probable explosive devices used, and conducts investigations leading to an arrest.
Monitors highway traffic conditions to ensure safe traveling conditions for citizens, including issuing citations, and providing assistance to motorists.
Ensures records are maintained in accordance with State and Federal regulations and are properly disposed of in a timely manner as regulations allow.
Responds to calls and/or complaints from citizens, including taking statements from all parties involved, identifying any violations committed, and taking appropriate action.
Informs Command Officers immediately of any situation which appears to be out of the ordinary.
Maintains all appropriate reports and records of criminal and arrest activity for use in both documentation and prosecution.
Transports prisoners from the scene of a crime to the appropriate jail or facility.
Evaluates and determines the use of lethal force using the greatest level of discretion.
Maintains security and possession of firearm and related equipment at all times.
Maintains security on the scene of the detainment, including ensuring the safety of individuals with diminished mental capacity and/or severe substance abuse addictions and coordinating activities with psychiatric professionals and other related parties.
Interviews witnesses, informants, and others to determine if any identifiable person must be investigated as a potential suspect.
Gathers evidence pertinent to a crime, including collecting physical evidence according to set procedures and legal guidelines, forwarding all relevant evidence for processing, and identifying evidence necessary to ascertain the facts of the crime situation.
Makes arrests with or without a warrant, including locating the individual in surrounding jurisdictions and/or states.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Please note that an investigation will be conducted based on your provided information. You must complete the application form honestly, accurately, and to the best of your knowledge. If it is discovered during the background investigation or after that that you have deliberately omitted, misrepresented, or falsified any information, you will be immediately disqualified from further consideration. You must disclose all convictions, including a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, and a finding or a verdict of guilt in any criminal proceedings, even if the sentence or the judgment of guilt has been withheld or not entered thereon. This requirement applies to first offenders, as per Georgia State Law 25-8-7.1.
If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide the following documents:
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS
Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire.
Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule.
HEALTH - Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.
VISION - The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.
DENTAL - Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER - Employees and their spouses on the County's health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.
RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.
LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum.
WELLNESS PROGRAM - Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products.
HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF - Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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Are you a P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer for Law Enforcement and in good standing?
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Do you possess or are you able to obtain the Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification for Basic Jail Officer and First Aid CPR Certification?
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Do you possess a valid drivers license from the state where you reside with the ability to obtain a Georgia drivers license?
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Do you understand that your vision must be correctable to 20/20 or 20/40 in each eye?
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Do you understand that you must complete and pass physical and psychological exams with a medical professional and pass a drug screen and background investigation?
Required Question
Employer Chatham County Government
Address 123 Abercorn St
Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Phone 912-652-7964
Website https://chathamcountyga.gov