About Careers
Join a professional law enforcement organization dedicated to serving our community
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is a professional law enforcement organization dedicated to providing unparalleled service to the community. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities in law enforcement, confinement, and civilian support positions. A career with the sheriff's office offers many rewards.
Not everyone can be a member of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The work can be rigorous and even dangerous at times. We are searching for gifted individuals of unquestionable integrity who can demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills under all conditions. We seek leaders who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the strength of character to show compassion in the face of adversity.
What Our Team Says
“Working at the sheriff's office has given me the opportunity to attend multiple trainings and advance ranks in my career. The staff is friendly and I have great bosses that I can go to about anything. The sheriff's office as a whole is a family away from home.”
— Sergeant Natalie Shifflett
“Working at the sheriff's office gives me an opportunity to make a difference in so many ways. Whether I'm working as a School Resource Officer or a patrol deputy, I never know from day-to-day how I'll be able to make a positive impact on a person's life.”
— Sergeant Josh Stein, K9 Handler & SRO
Employee Benefits
Insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life & disability insurance
Paid Time Off
- After 6 months5 days
- After 1 year10 days
- 2–4 years15 days
- 5–9 years20 days
- 10–14 years25 days
- 15–19 years30 days
- 20+ years35 days
Paid Holidays
13
paid holidays per year
Longevity Pay
- 5–9 years$600
- 10–14 years$1,200
- 15–19 years$1,800
- 20–25 years$2,400
- 25+ years$3,000
Pension Plan
PERF (Public Employee's Retirement Fund) or Sheriff's Retirement pension program
YMCA Discount
Discounted YMCA membership available with convenient payroll deduction
Ready to Join Our Team?
Explore our current career paths and find the right fit for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.