Fulton County Sheriff offering $9K signing bonus, job expo planned

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting detention officers and deputy sheriffs. The department is offering a $9,000 signing bonus with a three-year commitment.

Interested employees can apply now or plan to attend a job expo 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Nov. 13, at the North Fulton Service Center, 7741 Roswell Rd NE in Sandy Springs.

Starting salaries for deputy sheriff’s range from $50,000 to $68,500 and detention officers salaries range from $45,000 to $59,023.

Those interested in joining the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office may reach out to a recruiter at any time by emailing fcso.backgroundrecruitment@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-612-9259.

More information and to apply: www.tinyurl.com/FultonSheriffJobs.

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