CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has received the National Sheriff's Association's "Triple Crown Award," which proclaims that the agency has achieved accreditation with:

We are one of only 24 other agencies in the United States to receive this award.

Therefore, we are actively seeking highly-motivated, career-oriented, mature and disciplined men and women of good moral character with superior intellect and emotional stability to proactively serve the citizens of Fulton County as a Fulton County Detention Officer or Deputy Sheriff.

If you seek a Law Enforcement Career, there is no better place to begin than the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

Our requirements allow only the finest few to become Fulton County Detention Officers or Deputy Sheriffs. The selection process is rigorous.

As a Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy, you will receive State-mandated training through the Fulton County Public Safety Training Center, which is one of the most advanced training centers in existence today, and 12 weeks of Field Training with a highly-trained and experienced Fulton County Sheriff's Field Training Officer.

As a Fulton County Detention Officer, you will receive State-mandated training through the Fulton County Public Safety Training Center, and 6 weeks of Jail Training with a highly-trained and experienced Fulton County Sheriff's Jail Training Officer.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also offers a variety of specialized assignment possibilities, including:

	Warrant/Service Division
	Court Services Division
	Special Operations Division
	Community Relations Section (& Crime Prevention)
	Training Academy
	Protective Measures (Dignitary Protection) Unit
	*Crisis* Negotiations Unit
	S. W. A. T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) Unit
	Fugitive Section
	Bomb Unit
	F. T. O. (Field Training Officer)

If you meet the qualifications and would like to begin or continue your law enforcement career with a proactive law enforcement agency that considers being professional, courteous, efficient and effective as the way to operate an agency, then we want you to join our team. Just contact our recruitment/background investigations section at 404-730-5100. For an application, visit the Fulton County web site (click on frequently-requested forms) at:

	Standard Health Insurance Program includes HMO and PPO options.
	Dental Coverage is provided regardless of Health Care Selection.
	Life Insurance Program provided by a major life and casualty insurance company.
	Supplemental Life for employee and dependents is available as an option.
	Disability Insurance is available as optional income protection for employees.
	Worker's Compensation coverage for injuries sustained while on duty in accordance with County procedures.
	Participation in Social Security is county-mandated.
	Pension Plan provided with the county matching employee contributions.
	Police Pension Plan - State-funded supplemental pension to sworn Police Personnel throughout Georgia. Participation is voluntary and requires employee contributions.
	Ten paid Holidays per year.
	Liberal Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits.
	Pay for Military Leave and Jury Duty.
	Options to participate in Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation Program, and Savings Bonds through payroll deduction.

The current salary range for Deputy Sheriff I is (B23) $33,302 - $53,316.

The current salary range for Detention Officer I is (B21) $26,016 - $45,051.

Information regarding salary and details of current benefits may be obtained by contacting the Recruitment/Background Investigations Section, Administrative Bureau of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office at 404-730-5100 or email your questions to Kenneth.Shropshire@fultoncountyga.gov.

EDUCATION: Have a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent (G.E. D.). Associate degree from an accredited college or university or two (2) years of college. (Minimum 60 Semester hours or 90 Quarter hours) or two (2) years as a certified peace officer with full arrest powers.

Public Law Enforcement Agency may be substituted for each one (1) year of education lacked.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License at time of appointment.

VISION: Visual acuity of at least 20/100 uncorrected is required in each eye correctable to 20/20 one eye and 20/40 the other or better with corrective lenses. Applicants must be able to distinguish all basic colors.

WEIGHT: Must be proportional to height according to chart of “Special Physical Standards for Pre-employment Physical Examinations for Law Enforcement/Peace Officer/Firefighter and Related Classes”.

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: Have no felony conviction or multiple misdemeanor convictions.

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience. If selected, an official college transcript is required.

In addition, potential applicants for Deputy Sheriff I or Detention Officer I will be required to pass:

A Medical Examination

A Psychological Interview Exam

A Polygraph Exam

A Background Investigation to include, but not limited to:

Criminal History Record Check

Driver History Check

Financial/Credit Check

Court check for Criminal and Civil Law Suits

Previous employment check

Neighborhood Check

Character and Social Acquaintance Check

Verification of information supplied by applicant

ORAL INTERVIEWS

All candidates have two (2) oral interviews during the selection process. In order to be effective and impartial, these interviews are standardized. A defined set of criteria, uniform questions and rating are used. The Recruitment/Background Investigation Unit and the Oral Review Board conduct interviews for the Sheriff's Office and the questions will be job-related. In addition, the Sheriff or her designee will conduct an interview with candidates recommended for hire prior to appointment to probationary status.

This process is designed to ensure that only mature and disciplined individuals with the necessary skills and abilities are selected for the Fulton County Sheriff Office.

EXPECTED DURATION OF PROCESS

The length of the selection process can take from two to four months. The completeness of the candidate’s application and his/her ability to complete required pre-employment examinations are factors which may affect the duration of the process.

REQUIRED TRAINING

Deputy Sheriff recruits must successfully complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.)-approved Mandate and Jail Officer certification courses within one year of employment. Deputy Sheriff recruits will not be sworn or given any law enforcement-related duties prior to successful completion of Peace Officer certification. Detention Officer recruits must successfully complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.)-approved Jail Officer certification courses within one year of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIODS

All recruits will remain on probation for a minimum period of twelve (12) months.

The Fulton County Sheriff Office follows guidelines pursuant to the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and conforms with all Federal, State, and local laws which are applicable to County Government.

Applications are accepted from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. All qualified, mature, and disciplined individuals are encouraged to apply.

NATURE OF WORK

Deputy Sheriff I

Incumbents are responsible for the provision of adequate law enforcement services of Fulton County to prevent crimes and preserve the peace with full powers of arrests. Incumbents enforce the orders, writs and precepts of the courts and are responsible for providing security of County buildings, courtrooms and jails, transporting prisoners, or serving warrants as assigned, and are authorized to use deadly force when necessary.

	Transports inmates and disturbed persons and others in the Sheriff’s custody.
	Secures the jail including conducting inspections of the jail cells, monitoring jail corridors, serving watch duty and inventorying inmates belongings.
	Processes, secures, interviews, searches, releases and identifies inmates or other persons in the Sheriff’s custody and prepares prison records.
	Secures and maintains order in the jail courtroom.
	Makes arrests as necessary.
	Performs investigative duties pertaining to jail matters.
	Prepares reports with the courts calendar, jail or inmate lists and other necessary data.
	Assist Judges as directed with Jail Video Court.
	Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephones, filing, and typing.
	Adheres to list of duties and responsibilities that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards Training has identified as task and standards of performance required of Peace Officers.

Incumbents are responsible for supervising inmates, monitoring visitation, securing facilities and executing legal mandates in the County jail system as assigned and in accordance with county, state and federal rules and regulations.

Essential Duties

	Performs housekeeping duties.
	Controls inmate population in the housing areas of the jail.
	Conducts jail in-processing and assignments to housing locations for inmates.
	Maintains records and reports related to the jail and transfer divisions.
	Assists in carrying out legal mandates of custody.
	Assists in transporting inmates to various facilities.
	Addresses citizens’ needs and requests related to inmates in custody.
	Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephones, filing, and typing.
	Conducts floor security rounds and attends to the security, safety and well-being of inmates.
	Supervises inmates’ work details in and around the jail.
	Serves on tower watch in an electronic control station.

*Letter from the Sheriff*	*Employee Benefits*
*Salary*	*Licensing Requirements & Qualifications*
*Examination*	*Oral Interviews*
*Expected Duration of Process*	*Required Training*
*Probationary Periods*	*Equal Employment Opportunity*
*Nature of Work:*	*Deputy Sheriff I*
	*Detention Officer I*