Career Opportunities

Join the exciting world of law enforcement in Columbus County. Join a team of highly skilled and committed professionals actively engaged in better communities. At Columbus County Sheriff’s Office you’ll learn and grow as we work together providing safer streets and neighborhoods.


Current Openings

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Deputy

Salary: Starting at $42,322.72

Full Time Positions Available.

Current Positions:

Patrol Deputy who is our first line of response for law enforcement. The Patrol Division provides services and protection to our citizens, communities, businesses and the people passing throughout our county. Some responsibilities are but not limited to: respond to calls dispatched by the 911 center, generate reports for reported crimes for investigation, serve warrants ect.

School Resource Officers which are responsible for security for school staff and students. Investigations of reported crimes on school campuses. Protect school grounds and property and insuring a harmonious relationship between the officer and students.

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must have a suitable criminal history
Must have a suitable work history with previous employers

Required Training and Skills: Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certified

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Detention Officer

Salary: Starting at $36,981.59

Details Full Time Positions Available.

A detention officer is responsible for the custodial work with the security, supervision, and transportation of inmates within our facility. Detention officers must be willing to work 12-hour shifts rotating between days and nights which include weekends and holidays.

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have a suitable criminal history
Must have a suitable work history with previous employers

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer