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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:

  • Must be 18 years of age to apply for any entry-level position.

  • Must have a high school diploma or state-issued GED. Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for Deputy Sheriff I, Corrections and any certified officer positions.

  • Must have a valid driver's license.

  • Must not have been convicted of a DUI within the last 3 Years for DS1 or Civilian, last 5 years for DSII/SRO/Certified Peace Officer.

  • No illegal sale, distribution, manufacturing, or distribution of any drug.

  • No outstanding criminal charges.

  • No family violence convictions.

  • No felony convictions.

  • If you have prior military service, any dishonorable discharge from any branch of the U. S. military or any discharge that makes an applicant ineligible for re-enlistment makes you ineligible to apply.

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IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF II OR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER POSITIONS, YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION SO YOU CAN CARRY A WEAPON. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL EXPERIENCE.

If you meet the above criteria, please complete and submit the form below. You will receive a phone call during normal business hours from a Recruiter once we receive your submission. 
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ONLY SUBMIT ONCE, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED WITH "SUBMISSION SUCCESSFUL" ONCE YOUR INQUIRY IS SUBMITTED.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDER FOR EMAILS FROM FCSO.
Are you applying for:
Do you have any active POST certification?
Are you, or have you been, a member of the military?
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
If "yes", what certifications do you hold?
If yes, do you have an Honorable Discharge?
Have you been arrested?
Have you used any drugs wihin the last 5 years?
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Forsyth County Sheriff's Office 
Sheriff Ron H. Freeman
100 East Courthouse Square Cumming, GA 30040

www.forsythsheriff.org  |  Sheriff’s Office: 770.781.2222  |  Dispatch 770.781.3087

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Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. 

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