Sergeant Salary in Athens, GA

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How much does a Sergeant make in Athens, GA? The average Sergeant salary in Athens, GA is $82,629 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $67,455 and $92,266. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Sergeant?

Sergeant (/ËˆsÉ‘Ë(r)dÊ’É™nt/ SARJ-É™nt; abbreviated to Sgt and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternate spelling, "serjeant", is used in The Rifles and other units that draw their heritage from the British Light Infantry. Its origin is the Latin "serviens", "one who serves", through the French term "sergent". The term "Sergeant" refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal and a police officer immediately below a lieutenant or, in the UK Police forces, below ...

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Police Sergeant - Patrol

City of Newberry - Newberry , SC

Patrol - Shift Sergeant Police Department General Overview: If you are a respected leader in law enforcement wishing to expand your career and be a part of small, friendly community with big city ...

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DETENTION SERGEANT NON-CERTIFIED

Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO

The Detentions Sergeant (Non-Certified) oversees the daily operations and staff within a detention facility, ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of inmates and personnel. This role involves ...

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Director of Recruiting

Chick-fil-A Sergeant Road - Sioux City , IA

The Director of Recruiting reports directly to the Executive Director of Talent & Admin., and ultimately to the GM and the Operator and is considered to be part of the Talent Team. The Director of ...

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Lead Driver

Sergeant moving & storage llc - Stuart , FL

We are seeking a Lead Driver to join our team! You will be responsible for safely operating a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). pay is $25.00/hr

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Sergeant - Officer II (Nights)

Greenwood County Hospital Board - Greenwood , SC

3-5 years relevant experience, STO training preferred or obtained within 1 year.

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Sergeant

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation - Mayetta , KS

Tier: 2 Department: Law Enforcement Supervisor: Lieutenant (Patrol & Investigations) Location: 16344 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509 Pay Range: $22.55 - $36.85 Offering rate will vary within the listed ...

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What does a Sergeant do?

Common responsibilities of a Sergeant

Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.

December 25, 2022

Demonstrated administrative skills, including knowledge of labor law, civil and other liability issues, organizational behavior, motivation, evaluation and disciplinary action.

January 13, 2023

Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.

January 28, 2023

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school and completion of an approved correctional officer training program.

January 30, 2023

Review officer reports, provide feedback, and directs the officers to conduct follow up investigation(s) as necessary in order to determine what occurred, to obtain all relevant information based on the incident, and to identify the individuals involved.

April 13, 2023

Supervises specialized teams and services including Airport Law Enforcement, Field Training Officers, and related assignments.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Sergeant in Athens, GA

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67455

92266

82629

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67455

92266

82629

What is the average salary for Sergeant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sergeant in Athens, GA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $67,455 to $92,266 with the average base salary of $82,629. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,455 to $92,266 with the average total cash compensation of $82,629.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,629	$67,455 - $92,266
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$82,629	$67,455 - $92,266

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Sergeant Salary Near Athens, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Athens, GA
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,061 - $88,992	COMPARE TO Athens, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,903 - $92,879	COMPARE TO Athens, GA
CITY, STATE Atlanta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,163 - $93,234	COMPARE TO Athens, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,968 - $92,968	COMPARE TO Athens, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,463 - $88,173	COMPARE TO Athens, GA
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,943 - $88,830	COMPARE TO Athens, GA

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About Athens, Georgia

Athens, officially Athens–Clarke County, is a consolidated city–county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. Athens lies about 70 mi (113 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta, a Global City and the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, being in the top ten of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation. It is a component of the larger Atlanta–Athens–Clarke County–Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area, a trading area. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and a R1 research institution, is in the city and contributed to its initial gr...

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