MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff is looking for a few good deputies.
On Tuesday, SCSO announced it would be taking applications for new Deputy Sheriff from June 19 to June 26.
To be considered, all applicants must be an Active Full-Time P.O.S.T. Certified TN Law Enforcement Officer or a P.O.S.T. Certifiable TN Law Enforcement Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possess a GED.
• Must be minimum age of 21, at the time of application.
• Must be of high moral character.
• Discharged under honorable conditions from Armed Forces, if applicable [TN POST Rule 1110-2-.03(1)(f)].
• Will be screened for misdemeanor/felony record. (Must not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of no contest to any felony charge or to any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances).
• Attend and successfully complete a State of Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved basic police training academy, or otherwise meet minimum certification requirements of the P.O.S.T. Commission.
You must be able to show proof of training, education, or certification, and pass a Physical Agility Test.
For an application, click here.