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Newton County Board of Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law. We comply with The American With Disabilities Amendment (ADA), which requires reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled candidates.




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DETENTION OFFICER

Code: 201901-5

Location: JAIL OPERATIONS

Posting Start: 01/10/2019

Posting End: 12/31/2024

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

SALARY RANGE: $50,107.00-$70,570.00


GED/H.S.; GA DRIVER'S LICENSE; ABILITY OBTAIN DO CERT. 6 MOS

DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT - PATROL

Code: 201901-6

Location: SHERIFFS OFFICE

Posting Start: 01/10/2019

Posting End: 12/31/2024

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM SALARY: $49,116.00


High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must work toward obtaining Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Must submit a current, certified 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Must submit all required documents along with application.
Must submit ACCU....

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DEPUTY SHERIFF - PATROL

Code: 201901-7

Location: SHERIFFS OFFICE

Posting Start: 01/10/2019

Posting End: 12/31/2024

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

SALARY RANGE: $55,422.00-$76,900.00


High School Diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in law enforcement; supplemented by one year of training in law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must possess and maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Must submit a current, certified 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Must submit all required documents along with application.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Code: 202110-2

Location: BOARD OF COMM

Posting Start: 10/06/2021

Posting End: 01/06/2025

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM SALARY: $185,000.00


Juris Doctorate Degree - supplemented with ten years of experience in the field; Significant local government experience, with an emphasis on economic development, real estate, land use matters, contracts, and employment law or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain Active Member in Good Standing licensure status with the Georgia State Bar Association.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST II (COURT SERVICES)

Code: 202407-2

Location: SUPERIOR COURT

Posting Start: 07/11/2024

Posting End: 01/13/2025

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.10


Associate degree in Information Technology or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience providing technical support as an Information Systems Specialist I or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Must submit a certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER

Code: 202407-5

Location: ANIMAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 07/01/2024

Posting End: 12/27/2024

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.08


High school diploma or equivalent; and,
Six months of related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Valid State Driver’s License.
Ability to obtain Euthanasia certification within one year of employment.
Must submit a current certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

GRANTS & PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR

Code: 202407-6

Location: FINANCE ADMIN

Posting Start: 07/01/2024

Posting End: 01/16/2025

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM SALARY: $47,367.00


Associate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in grant fund management, accounting, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST

Code: 202408-5

Location: FIRE ADMINISTRATION

Posting Start: 08/20/2024

Posting End: 01/14/2025

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $23.78


High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two years of experience in Fire Service as a Fire Fighter
Experienced in public speaking
Certified Georgia Fire Fighter Public Safety Educator I
Valid Driver's License
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

APPRAISER II

Code: 202408-8

Location: TAX ASSESSORS

Posting Start: 08/30/2024

Posting End: 01/10/2025

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.09


High school diploma or GED is required, with vocational or technical training in property appraisal preferred; supplemented by two years of experience in property appraisal; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain Appraiser II certification.
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Code: 202409-4

Location: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Posting Start: 09/12/2024

Posting End: 01/16/2025

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.41


High School diploma or GED; and,
One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

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