You Have A Calling

We Have An Answer

911 OperatorS

Join our team, home to some of the best 911 operators in the country, and experience unparalleled support and camaraderie.

E911 Starting Salary

$43,226

13 Paid Holidays

+8 Hours O.T. Every Paid Period

DETENTION OfficerS

Contribute to our mission of maintaining a safe and secure, full-service, detention center.

Detention Starting Salary

$48,227

13 Paid Holidays

Uniform Patrol Officers

With a supportive community, excellent leadership and reliable court system, come see what sets Dawson County apart.

Certified with No Experience Starting Salary

$53,445

13 Paid Holidays

Experienced Officers Pay to be Determined

Now Hiring

Please note: Dawson County is an active member of the E-Verify Program with authorization beginning May 2008. The county’s identification number is 121884. The county also participates in the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program monitored by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services effective February 2010. If you have any questions concerning these programs, please contact Sandra Evans at 706-344-3535.

Someone will be in touch to provide the application and background packet. If you filled out the interest popup but have not heard back, feel free to give us a call and request your link.

Now Hiring

COME BE A PART OF DAWSON COUNTY’S FINEST

The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting a team of devoted individuals, driven to serve Dawson County, Georgia. FOLLOW YOUR PASSION, FIND YOUR FUTURE, AND JOIN US AT THE DAWSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

Careers

Why DAWSON COUNTY Sheriff’s Office

We are more than a law enforcement agency; we’re a dedicated team committed to community safety and service. Join us to make a meaningful impact, receive comprehensive training, and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment. At DCSO, you’ll find a rewarding career that allows you to protect and connect with your community every day. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved with the community, fostering relationships that strengthen the bonds between law enforcement and the residents we serve.

TRAINING

Fostering Excellence: Elevate Your Skills with Quality Training

The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) requires all mandated officers to earn a minimum of 20 training hours each calendar year. With this in mind, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office has developed a diversified training calendar that enables officers of our agency and outside agencies to fulfill P.O.S.T. requirements in addition to advanced courses, allowing officers to far exceed the minimum requirement. The Sheriff’s Office employs numerous Instructors with specialty certifications in various disciplines to help meet these training standards.

Our employee selection process is thorough and regimented

We are an equal opportunity employer, and each applicant is afforded equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, age, or disability. Should you be disabled, you may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to further participate in the application process.

Applicants must submit a completed application packet to the human resources director. Application packets will be continuously accepted. All application packets will remain active for six (6) months. After six (6) months, applicants must submit a subsequent application packet to be considered for the selection process. Each subsequent application packet will be retained with the initial application packet. The selection process begins with the submission of a completed employment application, which can printed from this website. If you are unable to print the application, a printed copy can be obtained from the Sheriff’s Office. For detailed information regarding the employee selection process, please review all documents contained within the Applicant Packet section of this webpage. Applicants who are rejected for lying, deceit, bad moral character, or falsifying their application will not be reconsidered for employment with the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. Applicants who are rejected for any other reason(s), other than failure to pass written examinations and/or physical agility test, will not be reconsidered for employment with the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office.

Now Hiring

Someone will be in touch to provide the application and background packet. If you filled out the interest popup but have not heard back, feel free to give us a call and request your link.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Internship Program

Are you eager to dive into the thrilling world of law enforcement and gain hands-on experience? Look no further than the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Internship Program! Our eight-week program aligns perfectly with the start of your new semester, providing you with an unparalleled opportunity to job shadow and learn from the best in the field.

From day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide you throughout your journey, answering questions, offering valuable advice, and providing essential counseling. We understand the importance of flexibility for students, so our program schedules are designed to accommodate your needs, including rotational options and flexible shift hours.

Dawson County Sheriff's Office

You Have A Calling

We Have An Answer

911 OperatorS

E911 Starting Salary

$43,226

13 Paid Holidays

+8 Hours O.T. Every Paid Period

DETENTION OfficerS

Detention Starting Salary

$48,227

13 Paid Holidays

Uniform Patrol Officers

Certified with No Experience Starting Salary

$53,445

13 Paid Holidays

Experienced Officers Pay to be Determined

Now Hiring

Now Hiring

COME BE A PART OF DAWSON COUNTY’S FINEST

Careers

Why DAWSON COUNTY Sheriff’s Office

TRAINING

Fostering Excellence: Elevate Your Skills with Quality Training

Our employee selection process is thorough and regimented

Now Hiring

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Internship Program

COME BE A PART OF DAWSON COUNTY’S FINEST. Join DCSO

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