Earn $63,000 and make a difference in Nashville!
Your career in public safety starts here.
Join the Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
Make a difference in your community while building a stable, rewarding career.
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the form below and take the first step toward your future with DCSO.
Why Join Us?
Pay & Benefits
- $63,135 starting pay after completing paid training & probation
- 12 paid Metro holidays every year
- 100% Metro funded pension
- Generous paid time off:
- 24 hours of personal leave per year
- 80 hours of earned vacation per year
- 96 hours of earned sick leave per year
- Tuition reimbursement to help you grow your career
Qualifications
- At least 21 years old
- U.S. Citizen
- High School Diploma or GED
- No felony convictions
- Tennessee residency within 6 months of hire
Career Growth Opportunities
- Promotion paths starting at Correctional Officer to Corporal, to a Sergeant, and then Captain
- Specialized roles such as:
- Transportation Corporal
- Civil Warrant Officer
- SORT (Special Operations Response Team) Member
- Training Instructor
- Behavioral Care Technician
- Inmate Program Specialist & more
Our Hiring Process
- Apply online – our recruiter will contact you
- Pass the DCSO Civil Service written exam
- Pass a background check
- Pass medical & psychological exams
- Pass a drug screening
Earn $63,000 and make a difference in Nashville!
Your career in public safety starts here.