Application Process

Probationary Application

All justice officers except those transferred or reinstated pursuant to Rule .0406 shall serve a probationary certification period of one year, provided that probationary period has not been extended. In the case of a deputy sheriff, the probationary period begins on the date of the oath of office. For a detention officer, the probationary period begins either on the date of appointment or the date of oath, whichever occurs first. For a telecommunicator, the probationary period begins on the date of appointment. After the one-year probationary period has been served and the officer has received the mandated training and the Division has processed fingerprint cards on file, the officer will be issued General Certification.

Lateral Transfer Application

If the applicant has previously held General or Grandfather Certification in the same capacity and has had less than a one-year break in service, he/she may qualify as a lateral transfer. State correctional officers, state probation/parole officers, and state youth services officers do not meet lateral transfer requirements under Rule .0103 (9). If you have any questions as to whether an applicant qualifies as a lateral transfer, contact the Sheriff Standards Division staff.

Paperwork Required for Lateral Transfers
Paperwork Required for All Appointees
See also the Application Checklist