The Columbia County Sheriff's Office accepts applications for Deputy Sheriffs, Detention Deputies and Support Staff.   To find out what positions are currently open please view postings here, call us at (386) 752-9212 between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, or email us at contactus@columbiasheriff.com.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion or any other legally protected status.

(Click the link below to download an Application for Law Enforcement and Corrections)
Law Enforcement Application

(Click the link below to download an Application for All other positions)
Support Staff Application 

Download an application above.
1. Print it.
2. Fill it out.
3. Mail it to:

Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources
4917 US HWY 90 East
Lake City, FL 32055

Please include a copy of your birth certificate, high school diploma (or equivalent), Social Security card, driver's license, and military discharge forms (if applicable).

If you are applying for a law enforcement or corrections position, please include a copy of your certificate and state exam scores.

Why Work at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office?
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individuals with an interest in law enforcement.   Job positions fall under either "sworn" or "staff" classifications.   Sworn positions require current Florida Law Enforcement or Corrections certification and include entry positions such as Deputy Sheriff and Correction Officer.

Staff positions do not require law enforcement certification and include entry positions such as Clerical and Secretarial as well as several other specialized categories.

Finding a Job
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has an active recruiting program which targets individuals, organizations, career expos, job fairs, etc. in an effort to seek qualified candidates and help them find an appropriate match for available positions.

There are several options to help find current job openings which may be suited for you. We place announcements in the local newspapers to notify the public about current job openings.

Applying for a Job
Applications for all positions are available at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.  The Human Resources Office is located in our Administration building at 4917 US Hwy 90 East.  You may also download the law enforcement or support staff applications at the top of this page. 

Benefits
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office provides a comprehensive benefit package for employees.

Please click on this link to read about some of the benefits we offer.

Questions?
If you have any questions concerning employment with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, please contact our Human Resources Office at (386) 752-9212, or e-mail us at contactus@columbiasheriff.com. Thank you for your interest in the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.