CAREER ADVANCEMENT

We understand that if we are to be successful in establishing and maintaining the Sheriff’s Office as a model for other law enforcement agencies, we must continually invest in developing our most valuable asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

At the JCSO, employees have many opportunities to specialize and develop within a chosen career path. There are also plenty of chances for employees to continue their education as well as, work towards a promotion to supervisory positions.

DIVISIONS

CIVIL

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNITY POLICING

COURT SECURITY

CRIME LAB

DETENTION

DRUG TASK FORCE

INVESTIGATIONS

PATROL

PERSONNEL

TRAINING

WARRANTS

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Here are some, but not all, of the Ancillary Duties and committees that our employees can be a part of.

DETENTION SPECIFIC:

Special Management Team

Training Coordinator

Classifications Unit

Court Services Unit

Detention Intel Unit

T100 Transport Officer

Medical Escort

Jail Training Officer

Max/High Max Team (Segregation)

OPERATIONS SPECIFIC:

Accident Investigator

Field Training Officer

Drug Recognition Expert

Bike patrol

Metro Squad

Task Forces

School Resource Officer

Directed Patrol Unit

K-9 Handler

Motor Unit

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AGENCY WIDE:

Peer Support

SERT (Operator, Negotiator, Logistics, BearCat)

Field Force

Command Post Driver

Drone Operator

Honor Guard

Recruiting Team

Employee Recognition Committee

Along with the above-mentioned opportunities, promoting into a supervisory role can be attainable as well. (Below numbers are estimates.)

SUPERVISION:

47 Sergeants

27 Lieutenants

12 Captains

6 Majors