Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

Career Opportunities and Requirements

Deputy Sheriff General Duties:

• Patrols county answering calls
• Serve civil & criminal papers
• Investigates crimes, appears in court, and provides transports

Deputy sheriffs are responsible for patrolling the county to prevent or observe criminal acts & traffic violations, enforcing state and federal laws and local ordinances, and testify in judicial proceedings.  Deputy sheriff applicants must possess the following skills:

• Skill in observation & interpersonal communication
• Skill in written and oral communication

Deputy sheriff applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid drivers license.

Detention Officer General Duties:

• Assure security of jail
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain pertinent jail records
• Make necessary security checks of prisoners and facility
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Persons employed in a detention officer position are responsible for receiving and processing prisoners confined to the Baldwin County jail.  Additional responsibilities include : ensuring the safe, legal, and human custody and care of persons who are incarcerated.

Detention applicants must possess the following skills:

• Skill in observation & interpersonal communication
• Skill in written and oral communication

Detention officer applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid drivers license. 

Notice is hereby given that all applicants may be disqualified and not considered for employment during some steps of the application process.  Any person with felony arrests/convictions, major traffic offenses, or a history of minor traffic offenses will be immediately disqualified.