Current Job Openings

To apply for a position with Dawson County, complete and submit a Dawson County Government Employment Application directly to the Human Resources Department. Please do not submit applications to the department of the open position or to any staff members outside of Human Resources. Your application must be fully completed, signed and dated when submitted. Failure to include all information requested could result in the rejection of your application. Applications must be received by the closing date/time in order to be considered. Resumes may be submitted along with completed applications.

Please complete application online. Applications for County employment are also available in the Human Resources Department located on the 2nd floor of the Dawson County Government Center (Courthouse), or you may download a Dawson County Government Employment Application. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov, faxed to 706-531-2769, or submitted in person or by mail to:

Human Resources
25 Justice Way, Suite 2233
Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Position Description Application Deadline

Position	Description	Application Deadline
Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff	Department: Dawson County Sheriff's Office Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $21.65 Hourly/DOQ Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: Under the supervision by the shift supervisor, this position is responsible for protecting life and property within Dawson County; enforcing traffic regulation, state laws and County ordinances; responding to emergency situations, citizen requests for assistance, and alarms; and conducting investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity. This position requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations, and involves personal danger and psychological stress. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.	Open Until Filled
Sheriff's Office - Detention Officer	Department: Dawson County Sheriff's Office Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $18.57 Hourly/DOQ Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: Under general supervision by the shift supervisor, this position ensures the security and protects the property of the facility, completes the admission process of inmates, prevents escapes, controls behavior of inmates, and protects inmates from each other. This employee must show diligence in maintaining an inmate count, prompt in dispensing medication, and be able to take custody and control of the personal property of inmates. The employee must also adhere to definite procedures established by the department to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed. This position requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations, and involves personal danger and psychological stress. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.	Open Until Filled

Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Department: Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary: $21.65 Hourly/DOQ
Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under the supervision by the shift supervisor, this position is responsible for protecting life and property within Dawson County; enforcing traffic regulation, state laws and County ordinances; responding to emergency situations, citizen requests for assistance, and alarms; and conducting investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity. This position requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations, and involves personal danger and psychological stress. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.

Open Until Filled

Sheriff's Office - Detention Officer

Department: Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary: $18.57 Hourly/DOQ
Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under general supervision by the shift supervisor, this position ensures the security and protects the property of the facility, completes the admission process of inmates, prevents escapes, controls behavior of inmates, and protects inmates from each other. This employee must show diligence in maintaining an inmate count, prompt in dispensing medication, and be able to take custody and control of the personal property of inmates. The employee must also adhere to definite procedures established by the department to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed. This position requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations, and involves personal danger and psychological stress. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.

Open Until Filled