Employment<\/h1>\n

So You Want to be A Peace Officer<\/h2>\n

All persons employed in the State of Georgia as a Peace Officer or Jailer must meet minimum training standards established by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST).<\/p>\n

Persons employed as Peace Officers must satisfactorily complete an 11-week minimum standards course taught at one of the regional police academies and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Persons employed as Jailers must satisfactorily complete a two-week course taught at various locations throughout the State of Georgia.<\/p>\n

Qualifications for a Sheriff's Detention Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• High School Graduate or possess a GED certificate.<\/li>\n
• At least 20 years of age.<\/li>\n
• Good moral character (able to complete extensive background investigation).<\/li>\n
• No criminal convictions for a felony or crimes involving moral turpitude.<\/li>\n
• Pass physical examination, including drug testing.<\/li>\n
• Successfully complete an oral review by a panel of Sheriff's Office staff.<\/li>\n
• Possess a valid Georgia Drivers License, at least class C, and a satisfactory Drivers History.<\/li>\n
• Must pass a Two Basic Jail Officer Class for P.O.S.T. Certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Qualifications for a Sheriff's Deputy are the same as for Sheriff's Detention Officer with the following additional requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test mandated by P.O.S.T.<\/li>\n
  • Must complete the Basic Mandate Class in order to be P.O.S.T. Certified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Peach County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n

    Pick up an application at the:
    
    \nPeach County Law Enforcement Center
    
    \n1007 Spruce Street Extension
    
    \nFort Valley, Georgia 31030<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Or click here to download<\/p>\n

    PCSO Application for Employment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n