Columbus County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy
Are you interested in joining the Citizens Academy Program?
- Do you love Columbus County?
- Do you desire to show support for your community?
- Do you have spare time that you are willing to learn how your local sheriff’s office operates?
- Are you a Columbus County Resident?
—-If you answered yes to these four questions; our citizens academy might be the perfect opportunity for you to build a relationship with your local sheriff’s office.—-
Citizens Academy Requirements
- Must not use illegal drugs or abuse prescription drugs.
- Must be able to commit to a weekly three hour course for the 10 week academy.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or have an extensive criminal history.
- Must be age 21 or older.
The Citizen’s Academy is offered to the public free of charge.
—- Citizens Academy Application Process —-
- Complete the Application found Here…. Citizens Academy Application
- If your application is selected for review, a background check must be completed.
- If you choose to accept the opportunity, you will attend the Volunteer Academy
- The class meets once per week for three-hour sessions for ten weeks.
The applications for the citizen academy will be accepted from August 1 – 29th, 2025 for the Fall Semester class (Sept – Nov. 2025).
(Enrollment will reopen January 1, 2026)