DeKalb Sheriff’s Office to host hiring event Feb. 26

DECATUR, GA –Career opportunities in law enforcement are available now at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 4415 Memorial Drive in Decatur.

An in-person hiring event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Sheriff’s Office, located 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur.

DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox and the command staff will be present to meet applicants and answer questions.

Competitive starting salaries include $51,000 for Deputy Sheriffs and from $44,818 to $47,060 (with a four-year degree) for Detention Officers.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, and no felony or domestic violence convictions. Benefits include paid on-the-job training, paid vacation, birthday and holidays, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Job information and online applications are available at www.dekalbsheriff.org/careers.