Starting Salary (Deputy I) – $33,037 Annual

Starting Salary (Deputy II – P.O.S.T. Certified) – $37,648 Annual

3% education incentive for an Associate’s degree, or a 6% education incentive for a Bachelor’s degree

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Requirements for Deputy Sheriff I/Jailer:

High school diploma or GED equivalency. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be at least 20 years of age at the time the application is submitted. Applicant must be a United States citizen. Must attend and successfully complete the Basic Jail Officer’s Training course within six months of employment date. Must be willing and able to perform rotating shift work. Must successfully pass the pre-employment process, which includes a comprehensive background investigation.

In order to conduct the background investigation, the Sheriff’s Department will request a copy of the following:

-Birth Certificate

-High School Diploma or GED

-Valid Driver’s License

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a physical exam, drug screen, polygraph and psychological evaluation.

In order to advance to the Deputy Sheriff II position, you must pass the physical fitness assessment and become P.O.S.T. (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) certified as a Peace Officer under regulations of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.