Join the Team

Dear Prospective Applicant:

I would like to welcome you to becoming a member if the Leon County Sheriff. Here at the LCSO, we are seeking qualified applicants who are interested in enhancing the quality of life for all residents in the state of Leon County through professional and ethical enforcement of the law. Officers must swear and obey the values of becoming a Deputy.

The Leon Sheriffs Office is a modernized agency that is here to protect every major road and roads of Leon County. Our services reflect ourselves as people and Officers that are here to make the life of Leon County better and more efficient with safety and protection.

Sheriff Jeff

How to Apply

Applications may be filled out online 

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Qualifications

All applicants must meet the State of State of Leon County Minimum Standards requirements

• Leon County Civilian Membership

• Cannot be younger than the age of 17

• High School diploma, G.E.D. Certificate

• Valid State of Leon County driver’s license

• No felony convictions

• Good moral character and reputation

Leon County Selection Process

The Leon County Sheriffs Office is committed to recruiting and selecting the most qualified applicant.  Every applicant must successfully complete every component of the selection process.  The process will include:

• Application

• Review of Application and meets standards

• Acceptance and Interview

• Leon County Sheriffs  Department Training Academy

• Probationary Period

• On patrol with the LCSO.

Academy Training

The Leon County Sheriffs Office Training Academy has an extensive curriculum that include EVOC courses, basic LEO operations, and furthermore courses to ensure the correct standards are met. The Academy is open six days out of the week, having Monday being an off-period, and are always open. Training will usually last one to two hours. Recruits are taught all procedures and educated on criminal law. The recruit must successfully complete all training course to pass and continue on as a deputy.

Field Training Assignment

After successful completion of the Leon County Sheriffs Office Regional Academy training, recruits are sworn in and assigned to a Field Training Officer. (FTO) The Field Training Program is designed to teach and let the Probationary Officer use skills they have learned over their time.  This program is a bridge between academy training and the actual performance of an Officer in the field.

A minimum of 2 patrols is spent working with a field training officer.  The FTO will grade the Probationary Officer based on their performance on the field. Officers who successfully pass this phase of training, will be able to have their own patrol vehicle and patrol as a Leon County Sheriffs Deputy.

Benefits

Vacation

• Up to 3 weeks with valid reason (Time can exceed)

Equipment

• Nice Uniforms, equipment, and assets, furnished at no cost to the Officer

Leon County Sheriffs is always accepting new people!

Servicing and conducting the best intuition of service with respect, professionalism, and courage to conduct protection and decompress crime around the entire City of Leon County. Officers are committed to serving everyone to advances their state of living. Being able to maintain the importance of what we are protecting and how to give citizens the proper care and respect needed to be trusted.