Entry Level Pay starts at $43,981.60 with a hiring bonus of $2,000.
Additional pay may be given based on prior military, education and law enforcement experience. This will be handled on a case by case basis. In addition, pay may increase each year with a Cost of Living Allowance (C.O.L.A.) and annual increments.
After the academy and during your years of service with the Sheriff's Office, you may receive additional pay through promotion or service. Please see below for the 2008 rank and pay increment range:
- Deputy Sheriff I $43,981.60 - $71,642.06*
- Private First Class $53,240.51 to $74,917.65*
- Master Deputy Sheriff $64,576.10 to $78,492.13*
- Sergeant $61,500.40 to $82,416.67*
- 2nd Lieutenant $67,800.93 to $86,534.03*
*Range of pay for each rank indicated above is an estimate.