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School Deputy (Certified Only) and Patrol or Court/Warrant Deputy (Certified and Uncertified)

Robertson County Sheriff's Office
Springfield, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2027

JOIN OUR TEAM! PLEASE REFER TO THE ROBERTSON COUNTY WEBSITE FOR CURRENT OPENINGS AT WWW.ROBERTSONSHERIFF.COM!!!

CERTIFIED APPLICANTS: APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT STATE OF TENNESSEE POST CERTIFICATION OR OUT OF STATE POST CERTIFICATION. OUT OF STATE WILL REQUIRE TRANSITION SCHOOL WITH POST. CERTIFIED DEPUTIES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PATROL AND /OR SRO FIELD TRAINING PROGRAMS.

UNCERTIFIED APPLICANTS: APPLICANTS WILL HAVE TO PASS TLETA OBSTACLE COURSE PRIOR TO INTERVIEWING. APPLICANTS WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE THE STATE OF TENNESSEE POST CERTIFIED ACADEMY. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE PATROL AND COURT FIELD TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Patrol Deputies, SRO's and Court Deputies with the Robertson County Sheriff's Office strive to serve the public with respect and dignity, safeguarding lives and property in a fair & impartial manner. Deputies have the responsibility to serve Robertson County citizens by detecting and deterring criminal acts, responding to calls for service, investigating violations of the law, and increasing the safety of our roadways and community.

TO APPLY: Visit robertsonsheriff.com/careers to view our application. The application is in a web form and can be completed from a mobile device, tablet, or computer. Please ensure that the application and drug questionnaire are filled out completely. Once finished, your application will automatically be sent for review once you click "Submit Application".

Benefits

 Competitive base pay: starting pay $27.41 hourly ($59,863.448 Patrol) ($57.670.64 SRO and Courts) to $28.37 hourly ($61.960.08 Patrol) ($59.690.48 SRO and Courts). Patrol based off 168 hours; four-week schedule (2184 hours) or SRO/Courts 80 hours; two-week schedule (2104 hours).

 Health, dental, and vision insurance

 Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave

 Tennessee Consolidated Retirement to include Bridge (Mandatory retirement at 60 and 62)

 Uniforms provided

 Health and Wellness Incentives

  • Yearly step increase

Qualifications

Applicants can be non-certified, TN POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer (Preferred) or POST Certified Law Enforcement if out of state and completion of transition school required after hiring date.

A. Applicants must have reached their 18th birthday before the application can be accepted.

B. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED.

C. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

D. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.

E. Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces (if prior military)

F. Applicants must be able to pass an extensive pre-employment background investigation.

G. Applicants must pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, written examination, and a physical examination (including drug screen).

H. Applicants must be of good moral character. If at any time during the selection process it is found that the applicant has been untruthful or purposely withheld requested information, the applicant will no longer be considered for employment and will not be allowed to reapply with the department in the future.

I. Applicants who become employed as a full time Deputy with this agency are required to meet and maintain the minimum standards as set forth by the Tennessee Peace Officer Training Commission.

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

  • No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
  • Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.41 - $28.37 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Post-Certified: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • TN POST Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,863

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