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Employment Opportunities

Job postings for the DCSO are now posted on our Indeed page, use the button below to view open positions. You will also find documents containing employment prerequisites. Our office no longer keeps applications on file, you must apply for the specific open position during the hiring window.

For additional information please contact:
Jared Ramsey, Administrative Division Commander

Daviess County Sheriff's Department
jared.ramsey@dcsoky.gov
270-685-8444

View Open Positions

  • Patrol Deputy Prerequisites

    • Must be 21 years of age.
    • Must hold a valid Kentucky operator’s license.
    • Must be a U. S. Citizen.
    • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
    • Must have 60 college credit hours, or 4 years active military service (with Honorable Discharge), or be certified peace officer through Kentucky or another state (in good standing with your current department).
    • Must not have any active Emergency Protection Orders or Domestic Violence convictions (from any state).
    • Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude.
    • Must complete ALL instructions and questions on application unless otherwise noted.

    Must successfully complete:

     * Thorough background investigation

     * Drug screening test

     * Physical agility test

     * Polygraph examination

     * Psychological test

     * As prescribed by KY Revised Statute No. KRS 15.315-15.510

     (Police Officers Professional Standards).

  • Court Security Officer Prerequisites

    • Must be 21 years of age.
    • Must hold a valid Kentucky operator's license.
    • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
    • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
    • Must not have any active Emergency Protection Orders or Domestic Violence convictions (from any state)
    • Must not have ben convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude.
    • Must compete ALL instructions and questions on application unless otherwise noted.

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