Georgia Sheriff's Offices

[Code10-15]

I am about to start the academy soon (putting myself through while working 3rd shift at a metro atlanta jail) and plan to apply at some rural Sheriff's Offices and smaller PD's after I graduate. The only problem is, I will only be 20 years old (don't turn 21 for another year), but will have two years of jail experience.

Some of the places that I plan to apply that I believe I may have a shot of getting on the road as a Deputy at 20 are:

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
Walker County Sheriff's Office
Haralson County Sheriff's Office
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Stephens County Sheriff's Office
Lamar County Sheriff's Office
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Meriwether County Sheriff's Office
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
Bulloch County Sheriff's Office
Bryan County Sheriff's Office
Gordon County Sheriff's Office
Murray County Sheriff's Office
Chattooga County Sheriff's Office
Catoosa County Sheriff's Office
Villa Rica Police Department
Lavonia Police Department
Douglasville Police Department
Griffin Police Department
Kingsland Police Department


If anyone works for or has any words to lend regarding these departments please reply to this thread or PM me!

If anyone knows any other departments that would hire me at 20 with two years of jail experience and mandated already, please let me know!

[kilroy1983]

I've checked into the Bulloch count SD already. From what I understand, they want you to work the jail before getting on the road. I'm not sure about prior jail experience, whether or not that would be a factor.

[Code10-15]

Anyone????????

[tbags56]

Carroll Co SO is a good agency, but like most others, they're short-handed in the jail. I have no idea about the hiring process (I've never worked there), but their website is pretty informative. Douglasville PD is a good agency, and so is Villa Rica.

Those are the only ones I'm familiar with; hope this helps...

[11b101abn]

At most SO's you WILL work detention prior to going into the field.

The exception would be those agencies that have a program for prior patrol experienced deputies.

W/o road exp,your looking at some time in the ADC.

Stick w/ it.

[Code10-15]

At most SO's you WILL work detention prior to going into the field.

The exception would be those agencies that have a program for prior patrol experienced deputies.

W/o road exp,your looking at some time in the ADC.

Stick w/ it.

I had spoken to people from Stephens and Columbia County Sheriff's Offices and they said that as long as I was mandated, I could start on the road (even after explaining that I had no road experience).

I am starting to be more open to applying to PD's since that is a guaranteed road spot if hired. However, I really want to work for a S.O.


We'll see!

[leesrt]

I had spoken to people from Stephens and Columbia County Sheriff's Offices and they said that as long as I was mandated, I could start on the road (even after explaining that I had no road experience).

I am starting to be more open to applying to PD's since that is a guaranteed road spot if hired. However, I really want to work for a S.O.


We'll see!

Most Sheriffs Offices have a lot of ground to cover so you end up responding to calls by yourself a lot. This is why most want experienced law enforcement on patrol.
A reasonably sized PD will give you better training and more call volume that you need starting out.
I prefer an SO as well but I got my foundation with 5 years at a very active PD.

[Code10-15]

any more insight anyone?

[ATLPD3635]

CARROLL CO SO--- the most professional so I've ever dealt with and its 4 counties away from me

[ATLPD3635]

CARROLL CO SO--- the most professional so I've ever dealt with and its 4 counties away from me

[11b101abn]

IMO good time in the jail is important as a deputy. You learn how to handle issues and how to handle yourself, as well.

Dont dismiss an agency because they want to place you in the jail first. It can only benefit you as a LEO.

Most agencies will not put a boot 20 year old on the road. Simple as that.

[Code10-15]

IMO good time in the jail is important as a deputy. You learn how to handle issues and how to handle yourself, as well.

Dont dismiss an agency because they want to place you in the jail first. It can only benefit you as a LEO.

Most agencies will not put a boot 20 year old on the road. Simple as that.

I agree, but I have already done nearly 2 years in the jail, and would prefer to go ahead and start something new---i'm even open to starting in a courthouse, transports, or other divisions.


I'm getting ready to submit my applications in the next few days to:

Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Pike County Sheriff's Office
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
Stephens County Sheriff's Office
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office
Lamar County Sheriff's Office
Walker County Sheriff's Office


I'm finishing up week 5 of the academy right now, things are going great!

[Sackett]

Look into Fayette County SO. They will probably pay better than the departments that you mentioned.

[Code10-15]

Look into Fayette County SO. They will probably pay better than the departments that you mentioned.

Do you have any idea if they would hire me as a Deputy at 20? I'm pretty sure they say 21, but I have not contacted anyone to see if they could make an exception.

[the1fromgeorgia]

Do you have any idea if they would hire me as a Deputy at 20? I'm pretty sure they say 21, but I have not contacted anyone to see if they could make an exception.

I am not sure when you turn 21 but, I have found that the hiring process for a lot of the police agencies can take from 4 - 6 months and on top of that you have to do 10 weeks in the academy. So that adds 2 and a half more months onto your time. So depending on your birthday you might be 21 before you were actually POST cert. anyway.