Marshal's Office - County Marshal

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  County Marshal
Department: Dawson County Marshal's Office
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $55,277.00 Annually
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM JUNE 29, 2022

Job Summary:
The essential function of this position is to direct and manage the operations of the County Marshal’s Office in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations and laws.  The position is responsible for supervising staff, short- and long-range planning, training, enforcing codes and laws, providing customer service, approving alcohol licenses, developing and ensuring compliance by staff with policy and procedures, reviewing and approving reports, developing annual budget, and performing administrative functions of the department. 

Job Requirements:
Applicant must possess three years’ experience involving a high level of public contact including some experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or customer service capacity. Experience that includes the enforcement of municipal codes is highly desirable.  Applicant should have sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two to three years’ experience in law enforcement or enforcement of municipal codes.  Completion of State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification preferred.  Code Enforcement certification preferred; and/or knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice, public administration, or closely related field.  Geographic knowledge of Dawson County roads, subdivisions, and zoned areas is a plus.  Applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and have no adverse driving records or felony conviction, and must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

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To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit the application below. If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application which you will find below under supporting documents.  Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncounty.org, faxed to 706-531-2716, or mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.