Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Position Overview

Deputies of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are fully sworn POPS certified law enforcement professionals. Deputies in the Courts Division provide security for participants of Circuit and District Courts of Jefferson County. Deputies take custody of inmates while in the Courts and during transport throughout Kentucky. Deputies in the Operations Division also serve orders on behalf of the Courts such as EPOs, IPOs, Civil Process, Evictions, and auto vehicle inspections. Deputies at JCSO do not routinely take calls for service, but are fully certified to assist in any law enforcement capacity needed to ensure public safety.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants may apply at 20 years of age.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of academy graduation.
• Must be U.S. citizen.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have honorable discharge from military, if applicable.
• Must not have had peace officer status revoked in any state.
• Must not be prohibited from carrying a firearm.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony – misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• No use of illegal controlled substances in the last 6 years.

Salary/Benefits

| Hourly Rate | Annual Rate | Eligible for Benefits | | During Training | $27.88 | $57,997.02 | Yes | | After Academy Training* | $29.59 | $62,559.02 | Yes | *Includes KLEFPF and $1,000 annual uniform allowance
JCSO pays 100% medical premiums for single coverage, and 90% for other plan levels.
Competitive plans for vision and dental.
Optional deferred compensation and supplemental life insurance.

Selection Process

• Criminal History Check
• Interview and Facility Tour
• POPS Physical Agility Test (Training Guide) (Video Overview)
• Written Psychological Assessment
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation (Criminal history check, credit check, employment history, references)
• Sheriff Staff Interview
• Medical Examination / Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting

Academy Information

Upon hire, recruits begin working in the courts performing on-the-job training while waiting for a spot in the academy.
Recruits are sent to the DOCJT Law Enforcement Basic Academy located in Richmond, Kentucky.
The academy consists of 800+ hours of instruction including both online (4 weeks) and an in person, live-in academy (16 weeks) where room and board is provided. Recruits may go home on weekends and holidays.
Law Enforcement Basic Training lasts approximately 20 weeks.

Contact Information

Questions related to this position or its selection process can be sent to careers@jcsoky.org.