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

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 2^nd 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.

The following job vacancy is available within the Tax Assessor’s Office. Qualified and eligible individuals interested in applying for this position  ay submit an application to the Wilkinson County Tax Assessors Office.

The Wilkinson County’s Sheriff’s Office has the following position open:  COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER.

The position requirements include the following:

• • 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

Applicants requesting employment with 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
  • High School / College Diploma
  • Copies of most recent educational transcripts (High School or College)

 Please have copies attached.  DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE REQUESTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF APPLICATION

• Employment Application
• Domestic Violence Conviction Attestation
• Personal Information Release
• Applicant’s Acknowledgement
• Crimial History Record Information Consent Form

The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opporutnity Employer

JOB OPENING:  Wilkinson County is seeking to fill (3) three Laborer positions.

• HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:00-3:30 (40 hours per week)
• SALARY TO BE DISCUSSED – BASED ON EXPERIENCE & CLASS LICENSE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position includes but is not limited to: operating vehicles, tractors with attachments, chainsaws and other light equipment. Applicant must hold a valid Class C Georgia drivers license. Successful applicant must pass a BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN.

Applications are available at www.wilkinsoncounty.net under the jobs tab. Application can be emailed to lbenefield@wilkinsoncounty.net, mailed to Wilkinson County Commissioners Office ATTN: Lindsey Benefield PO Box 161 Irwinton, Ga 31042 or turned in to Wilkinson County Commissioners Office at 100 Bacon Street Irwinton, GA 31042. Wilkinson County is an equal opportunity employer.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 09-16-2022