Franklin, Georgia · GA · County sheriff
Heard County Sheriff's Office
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Minimum requirements
- The notice lists age21 or older and high-school diploma or equivalent.
- Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain one, and Georgia POST Basic Mandate certification in good standing are specified. A novice academy route, out-of-state recognition and waiver policy were not verified.
- The posting excludes felony or domestic-related convictions and calls for communication skills and effective work under stress. Complete definitions, background policy and other appointment conditions remain unverified.
Lateral entry
Georgia POST certification is listed; no verified lateral pay credit, academy waiver or out-of-state equivalency. Compensation depends on qualifications, with no published dollar amount in this notice.
Recruiting contact
Application contact published in the March6,2026 notice
justin.jenkins@heardcountyga.com706-675-3329Hiring outline
- Confirm that the March6,2026 patrol opening is still available; no closing date is stated.
- Follow the notice's application-download link or obtain an application through the sheriff office. The linked PDF was not reviewed or submitted.
- The notice directs completed applications and supporting documents to Lt.Justin Jenkins by email. Screening stages, interview format, examination sequence and response times are unverified. No application or outreach was sent.
Physical testing
No numerical applicant fitness test, events, scoring groups or retest protocol verified. Job duties and ongoing firearms/POST proficiency are not applicant fitness standards. Obtain current medical and physical-test instructions; no automatic preset supplied.
Benefits
The notice lists medical, dental and vision insurance after60days, take-home patrol vehicle subject to agency policy, and12paid holidays yearly. Current eligibility, premiums and full plan terms require confirmation.
Hiring incentives
Availability and terms need confirmation.
Partial guide reusing wave478 original, not new source freshness. Published sheriff office:11820Highway100,FranklinGA30217; not a verified testing appointment. No pay ranking or current vacancy asserted. Packet and complete selection policy unreviewed. No accounts/forms/documents/signatures/consents/outreach. Generic copyright is not reuse permission.
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Official March 6, 2026 patrol deputy recruitment notice ↗