Category: Employment
NOTICE: seeking Part Time Firefighers
The Wilkinson County Fire & Rescue Department is accepting application for part-time firefighters.
All applicants are required to be able to pass a drug test and background check, possess a high school diploma or GED, Firemen certification, and a Class F license or higher. A successful applicant should also have good communication and public relations skills along with computer skills.
Job duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Respond to fire and rescue calls
- Help to maintain fire/rescue vehicles and equipment
- Maintain up to date certifications and trainings
- Maintain accurate response records
- Maintain a safe and clean work stations
Applications may be picked up at the EMA/Fire office at 114 Wriley Road, Irwinton, GA, the Board of Commissioners’ Office at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Ga, or online at www.wilkinsoncounty.net. All applications must be received by 5pm on Friday March 28, 2025.
Click HERE for the 2025 Firefigher Employment Application
If there are any questions, please contact Chris Landrum at 478-291-1937 or Tracy Strange at 478-946-2236.
Click HERE to view the job announcement letter.
NOTICE: Development Authority of Wilkinson County seeking Executive Director (position filled as of 7/29/2025)
The Development Authority of Wilkinson County, Georgia is seeking a highly qualified candidate with both a technical expertise and passion for community-centered innovation to serve as its Executive Director.
The Middle Georgia Regional Commission will be receiving all application materials and will conduct the initial screening for this position.
Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 22, 2024 to be considered in the first review of applications.
To be considered for this position, interested candidates should submit by email a cover letter, resume, at least three job-related references (with email and phone numbers), as well as salary history to wilkinsonrecruit@mg-rc.org with the subject line “Development Authority”.
Please contact the Middle Georgia Regional Commission with any questions at wilkinsonrecruit@mg-rc.org regarding the position.
Click HERE to read the full job description.
NOTICE: seeking ‘Jail Officer’ at the Sheriff’s Office
Position: Jail Officer
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a Polygraph Test
- Pass a Physical Exam
- Undergo a Psychological Exam Undergo a Drug Screen
- No marijuana use within last 12 months
Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Employment Application
NOTE:
Applicants requesting employemtn wtih the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office must provide copies of the below listed documents when submitting an application:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Transcipts from high school/college, along with diploma
- Certificates from BA POST Council, if applicable
Please have copies attached. DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made
NOTICE: seeking ‘Communication Officer’ at the Sheriff’s Office
Position: Communication Officer
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a Polygraph Test
- Pass a Physical Exam
- Undergo a Drug Screen
- No marijuana use within last 12 months
Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Employment Application
NOTE:
Applicants requesting employemtn wtih the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office must provide copies of the below listed documents when submitting an application:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Transcipts from high school/college, along with diploma
- Certificates from BA POST Council, if applicable
Please have copies attached. DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made
NOTICE: seeking ‘Deputy Sheriff’ at the Sheriff’s Office
Position: Deputy Sheriff
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Pass a Polygraph Test
- Pass a Physical Exam
- Undergo a Psychological Exam Undergo a Drug Screen
- No marijuana use within last 12 months
Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Employment Application
NOTE:
Applicants requesting employemtn wtih the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office must provide copies of the below listed documents when submitting an application:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Transcipts from high school/college, along with diploma
- Certificates from BA POST Council, if applicable
Please have copies attached. DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made
NOTICE: accepting applications for Transit Driver (position filled as of 7/29/2025)
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for the following position in the Rural Transit System: TRANSIT DRIVER
- This is a full-time position.
- Applicants must possess a valid Georgia drivers’ license
- Be able to operate a transit van along with an acceptable driving record, skills in public relations, some mathematical knowledge.
- Other skills and knowledge are applicable as outlined in the Wilkinson County Transit Driver job description.
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applications are available in the Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners office located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 and on the county website at https://wilkinsoncounty.net.
Applications must be completed and returned to the office by noon on Monday January 29, 2024. Anyone with questions may call 478-946-2236.
NOTICE: seeking Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Coordinator (filled as of 1/16/2024)
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners seeks to fill the position of a Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Recruit individuals for volunteer firefighters by working with local organizations and school system
- Put in place programs to retain firefighters
- Coordinate initial and ongoing training opportunities for new and existing firefighters
- Researches and writes grants for additional funding for fire department; complete additional paperwork needed to maintain grant
- Recommends policy and procedure changes to improve department efficiency
- Plans for disaster drills and county emergencies
- Coordinate as needed with FEMA and GEMA for needed resources and services
- Other duties listed in complete job description
Minimum Training and/or Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, emergency services, fire prevention and suppression, or a related field along with five years of responsible experience in fire suppression. Or any equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.
- Possess a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s license needed to operate vehicle or equipment being operated
- Maintain all needed fire and emergency management certifications
Applications can be found on the county website at https://wilkinsoncounty.net or picked up in the Board of Commissioners’ office located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse; and will be accepted through December 29, 2023 or until position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Tracy Strange, County Manager at 478-946-2236 or tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
