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The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office continually searches for imaginative, well-educated and highly motivated individuals who have a strong sense of public service. If you are interested in a position with a growing, professional law enforcement agency, SCSO may be the place for you. SCSO offers opportunities in Uniform Patrol, Jail, Investigations, Traffic Enforcement, School Resource Officer, Courts, Civil Papers- all of the law enforcement services the citizens of the county rely on their Sheriff to provide.
We also offer a competitve benefits and incentive package. Scroll dow to find out more.
Certified Deputy Sheriff
APPLY NOWStarting Salary;:
$45,4400 (annually including hollidays) plus full benefits package. Pay is negotiable based on experience
This position is an entry to advanced level law enforcement position. Deputies are responsible for protecting life and property within Stephens County. A Deputy’s duties include enforcing state laws and county ordinances, responding to emergencies and calls for service, enforcing traffic regulations, conducting investigations, and providing an officer presence within the county to maintain order. Law enforcement is an ever-changing environment and requires an individual that is motivated and capable of good judgment and discretion in high-stress or unusual situations.
Requirements:
Must have or be willing to complete the Peace Officers’ Standards and Training(P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Training
Must complete a minimum of 30 hours of P.O.S.T. approved training each year
Schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum 18 years of age
Must have and maintain a valid United States Driver’s License (Class C), a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) and the ability and willingness to drive a county vehicle; if assigned job duties require the use of a vehicle.
Deputy Sheriff (Jail)
APPLY NOWStarting salary:
$38,624.00 (annually including hollidays) plus full benefits package. Pay is negotiable based on experience.
The Jailer’s job consists of specialized work in maintaining security and enforcing order and discipline amongst the inmate population. Responsibilities include conducting security rounds to preventing escape, searches, prisoner escorts, conducting headcounts and other tasks that are necessary in our day-to-day operations. The Jailer may work in specialized units, such as Booking, Inmate Services or Road Crew. They may also supervise inmates assigned to specific details, such as laundry, kitchen, or outside details.
Requirements:
Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (POST), as a Jailer, provided within 6 months from the date of hire.
Schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum 18 years of age
Must have and maintain a valid United States Driver’s License (Class C), a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) and the ability and willingness to drive a county vehicle; if assigned job duties require the use of a vehicle.
Benefits
Uniforms and Equipment Provided
Training
11 Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Supplemental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave (Accrual begins upon full-time employment)
Paid Military Leave
Paid Vacation
1 year = 5 days
5 years = 10 days
10 years = 21 days
Incentive Plan
The purpose of an Incentive Compensation Plan is to recruit the best possible candiiates and to motivate and reward existing employees for accomplishing individual performance goals established in accordance with the Goals and Mission of the agency.
Education Incentive Pay*
These increases are in addition to your base salary. For each degree you would only get the first and then the difference in each level.
Education Pay (AA/S) $1,500.00
Education Pay (BA/S) $2,000.00
Education Pay (MA/S) $2,750.00
P.O.S.T Certificate Incentive Pay*
These increases are in addition to your base salaryand are calculated after the education incentives (if applicable). All Incentives are a 2% increase to your base pay. You can only accrue a total of five certification incentives.
Arson Investigator
Bomb Technician or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Crime Analyst
Crime Scene Technician
Criminal Investigator
Senior Deputy
Handler of Animal Trained to Detect Explosives
General Instructor
Gang Investigator
Latent Print Examiner
Narcotics Investigator
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
*Some additional requirements
Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist
Training Officer (Field/Jail/ Communications)
ntermediate Certificate
Advanced Certificate
Supervisory
Management
P.O.S.T. Certificate Incentive Pay
To receive the Field Training Officer certification incentive, the Deputy/Jailer must possess the P.O.S.T. Field Training Officer Certification, have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, be in a position designated to train recruits/new deputys, be recommended by their supervisor and be approved by the Field Training Officer Coordinator, the appropriate Division Commander and the Chief Deputy to be an FTO.
To receive the Instructor certification incentive, the deputy must possess the P.O.S.T. Instructor Certification, successfully complete the new employee probationary period and maintain a minimum of 24 hours of P.O.S.T. approved instructor training every year.
To receive any of the other certification incentives, the Deputy must possess the required P.O.S.T. Certificate and successfully complete the new employee probationary period.
To receive the Supervisor certification incentive, the deputy must be a supervisor for the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office for a minimum period of 1 year and possess the P.O.S.T. Supervision Certification.
To receive the Management certification incentive, the deputy must be a Captain or higher rank and possess the P.O.S.T. Management Certification.