Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
Ambrose Redmoon
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is committed to provide our community with employees who are professional, efficient, and well trained. Our agency seeks to maintain the highest levels of law enforcement standards and professionalism.
Once hired you will receive your paycheck bi-weekly. The pay scale adopted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office allows your salary to progress based on your years of service and rank (pending yearly approval from the County Commission). You will also have great benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, healthcare, and more.
Many training opportunities will be available to further your development and prepare you for promotions or interagency transfers to other divisions within the Sheriff’s Office. This is not just a job; it is a career with endless possibilities.
Salary
As a Deputy Sheriff, you can start your career with us making $50,420.14 – $76,720.21 annually.
As a Detention Officer, you can start your career with making $45,678.16 – $69,504.72 annually. There is no prior experience needed to be hired as a Detention Officer.
Benefits
•Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
•Supplemental Disability Insurance
•401a Retirement Program
•Paid Holidays
•Annual Leave (sick and vacation leave)
•Opportunities for Advancement within the Agency
Minimum Requirements
•Must be at least 18 years of age
•Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
•Must possess a valid driver’s license
•Must be a U.S. Citizen
•Honorable discharge if served in the military (if applicable)
•Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
•Must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological exam, and medical screening
Physical Requirements
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort. While performing law enforcement work, must be able to defend one’s self from assault and to restrain suspects of varying weights.
Applications can be picked up at 233 East Broad Street, Winder, Georgia, 30680 or you can download the application using the link below.
Any other questions can be answered by contacting Lieutenant Chad Norris at 770-307-3080 extension 1171.
The application should be filled out and completed with all required signatures, attached documentation, and notarizations before submission to the Sheriff’s Office. Applications can be completed digitally via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Applications should be submitted to Captain Scott Royles via email to scott.royles@barrowsheriff.com or in person at 233 East Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680.
Applications may not be submitted online but may be submitted by mail.
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.