Sheriff's Office - Employment

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Employment

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office continually searches for imaginative, well-educated, and highly motivated individuals who have a strong sense of public service.

This isn't a profession for just anyone. You must be willing to devote your time and energy to the community. The learning process is unending.

You will constantly be evaluated by your supervisors, your peers and even by yourself. Nevertheless, and more importantly, you will constantly be evaluated by the community you protect and serve.

The hours can be brutal, at times. However, the pay and benefits are good. Care to try it on?

We are accepting applications for Deputy Jailer's and Deputy Sheriff's on Tuesday and Thursday's only for current and future vacancies.

Richmond County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employee Benefits

The Richmond County Board of Commission provides a number of employee benefits including:

Life Insurance
Group Medical/Dental Insurance
Wellness Program
Pension Plan – 401 A Defined contribution plan
Deferred compensation plan
Credit Union

In addition, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office provides all basic equipment including uniforms, body armor, weapon, web gear and a take home vehicle within policy guidelines.

Vacation & Holiday Leave

County employees earn 10 paid holidays per year.

The vacation for shift employees will be taken on the 1st of each month or the 16th of each month. Vacation time earned is based upon years service with the county.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 1 day per month. You may accumulate a maximum of 132 days of sick leave. Supervisors routinely assess employee sick leave usage.

Military Leave

If you are member of a National Guard or military reserve unit, you are permitted up to 18 paid days of military leave per year.

Salaries

Starting salary for deputy jailer is $1101.88 bi-weekly ($28,648.88 Annual)
Salary increases to $1,153.12 bi-weekly ($29,981.12 Annual) after completion of the Basic Jailer Course.

Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified Officer’s

Starting salary $1,206.96 bi-weekly ($31,380.96 Annual)
Salary increases to $1,263.45 bi-weekly ($32,849.70 Annual) after one year
Salary increases to $1,322.78 bi-weekly ($34,392.28 Annual) after two years

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Information for Applicants Pursuing A Position of Deputy Sheriff/Jailer

Any person seeking employment shall:

Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Have a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Not have been convicted by any state or by the Federal Government of any crime, for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in the Federal or State prison or institution; nor have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, provided that, for purposes of this paragraph, violations of traffic laws and other offenses involving the operation of motor vehicles, when the applicant has received a pardon, shall not be considered.
Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Possess good moral character as determined by department investigation.
Be found, after examination by licensed physician or surgeon, to be free from any physical, conditional, or mental conditions, which might adversely affect his exercising the powers and duties of a Peace Officer.
Have an oral interview to determine the applicant’s appearance, background, and ability to communicate.

Applications must be filled out in its entirety. They must be accompanied by COPIES (no originals) of the following documents:

DD214 (if applicable)
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Valid Driver’s License
Copies of any other documents you so desire

Criminal history and driving records are checked, selected applicants are then scheduled for an interview. After these procedures, if you are considered as a candidate for employment, you will be notified to take an Entrance Examination.
Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on an eligibility list. Applicants will be chosen to fill positions as they become available.
Applicants chosen from the eligibility list to further the hiring process will be notified to be present for an interview with one or more ranking supervisors with the Sheriff’s Department.
Applicants chosen from interviews will then be required to take a polygraph test.
A Background Investigation will be conducted.
Applicants successfully completing all of the previous procedures will then be offered a position with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The applicant will then be required to take a physical examination and drug screen.

Training

Initial training consists of a 10-week state mandate academy. Most candidates will attend the C.S.R.A . Police Academy, located in Blythe GA. However, other academies around the state of Georgia may also be used.

Upon completion of the academy, you will receive an additional 2 weeks of training at R.C.S.O. Training Center.

Your training will continue during your first assignment at one of the Two Unformed Precincts. Here you will be assigned to a certified Field Training Officer for your "hands on" training, which will last about 12 weeks.
Once you have completed field training, you will begin working solo. However, your training will continue through evaluations and follow-up training.
The probationary period is for the first 12 months of employment with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

The Application can be downloaded below and completed, but must be submitted, in person, to the Sheriff's Personnel Office, as other documents must be signed and attached before processing of the application can begin. If you need further information, you can contact Susan Epps at 706-821-1095.

Click here to download application (PDF)