The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office requires the following of applicants:

1. Deputy Sheriff must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Detention Officers as well as as civilian positions must be at least 18 years of age.
3. All applicants must possess an accredited high school diploma or GED.
4. All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
5. All applicants must possess a honorable discharge (if prior military).
6. All applicants must have no adverse driving record and no felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

1. Complete Application and Submit with All Supporting Documents
2. Interview Board
3. Captain’s Interview
4. Conditional Offer
5. Background Investigation
6. Voice Analyzer Stress Test
7. Psychological Evaluation
8. Physical Evaluation
9. Drug Screening

1. Medical, Dental, Vision
2. Medical Transport Insurance
3. Basic Life Insurance (County Paid)
4. Critical Illness/Accident
5. Short Term Disability
6. Long Term Disability (County Paid)
7. Voluntary Life Insurance
8. Paid Parental Leave
9. Take Home Vehicles (Deputy Sheriff)
10. Uniforms and Equipment Provided
11. Paid Gym Memberships
12. Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
13. Paid Time Off – Sick and Vacation
14. Government Retirement Plan 457b 
15. POAB Dues Paid by GCSO

• Associates Degree: $0.50 Increase
• Bachelors Degree: $1.00 Increase
• Masters Degree: $1.50 Increase
• Bilingual Incentive: $1.00 Increase
• Veterans Incentive: $1.00 Increase
• K-9 Handler Incentive: 12% Increase
• Intermediate Certification (POST): $0.50 Increase
• Advanced Certification (POST): $0.50 increase
• Senior Deputy Certification (POST): $0.50 Increase
• Basic EMT: $0.50 Increase
• Advanced EMT: $1.00 Increase
• Paramedic: $1.50 Increase