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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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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 seven years.

  • No illegal drug use, including marijuana, in the past TWO years.

  • No illegal drug use of any hard drugs, including but to cocaine, LSD, crank/crack, ecstasy, heroin, or mushrooms in the past seven years.

  • No family violence convictions.

  • No felony convictions.

  • No "guilty" pleas under the First Offender Act.

  • If you have prior military service, you must have an Honorable Discharge and completed your required active service.

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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 3 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE.

If you meet the above criteria, please complete and submit the form below. You will receive an email from our recruitment office with an invitation to apply. 
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Do you have any active POST certification?
Are you, or have you been, a member of the military?
Do you have have a college degree (Asociates or higher)?
If "yes", what certifications do you hold?
If yes, do you have an Honorable Discharge?