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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CORRECTIONS DEPUTY?

Corrections Deputy Recruits go through vigorous training as part of their curricula at the Training Academy. They are trained in many types of situations they may encounter as a corrections deputy in the Shelby County Jail. The basic recruit class consists of 12 weeks of training per session. Officers also go through a 40-hour In-Service refresher training annually.

Three Corrections Deputies standing in front of the Shelby County Training Academy

HIRING PROCESS

1

Submit Your Application

2

Pass the Physical Agility Test

3

Pass the Written Exam

4

Interviews

5

Finalize Background Check

6

Medical Exams

7

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Take Jail Tour

8

Psychological Written Test

9

Psychological Review

10

Job Offer Notification

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is looking for people just like you to answer the call to start your career as a corrections deputy. If you have a high school diploma and our community is your calling, apply today!

SALARY SCHEDULE

TIME IN SERVICE

Entry Level

After 3 Years

After 5 Years

HOURLY

$22.02

$24.19

$28.13

MONTHLY

$3,816.50

$4,192.62

$4,875.50

ANNUAL

$45,798.00

$50,311.44

$58,506.00

$5,000 RETENTION INCENTIVE

College Incentive Available

Age 18+ can apply

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Shelby County Sheriff's Office employees
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