About Careers
“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
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.
Benefits
YMCA - Discount at the YMCA with a payroll deduction
Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance
Longevity Pay (applicable to all county employees) based on years of service
Employees of DeKalb County receive an additional check each year based on their years of service.
5-9 Years - $600
10-14 Years - $1,200
15-19 Years - $1,800
20-25 Years - $2,400
25+ Years - $3,000
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sheriff’s Office employees receive PTO on the following schedule:
After 6 months of service - 5 days
After 1 completed year - 10 days
2-4 years of service - 15 days
5-9 years of service - 20 days
10-14 years of service - 25 days
15-19 years of service - 30 days
20 or more years of service - 35 days
13 Paid Holiday’s a year
Pension Plan PERF (Public Employee’s Retirement Fund) or Sheriff’s Retirement
“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.”
-Deputy Josh Stein and K9
