At the HCSO, each employee works together to serve and protect our community with excellence.

At the HCSO, each employee works together to serve and protect our community with excellence.

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ABOUT HCSO

Located in Southeast Tennessee on the Georgia border, Hamilton County is home to 10 municipalities, with Chattanooga being the largest. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is the 4th largest sheriff’s office in Tennessee and a regional leader in local law enforcement. HCSO is accredited and skilled in many specialty operations like marine patrol, underwater dive and recovery, drone, SWAT, and K9. At the HCSO you will experience supportive leadership; traditional, innovative policing; and agency-wide teamwork. HCSO also oversees the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center and is responsible for the safety for over 1,000 inmates.

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OPEN POSITIONS
HCSO HIRING PROCESS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BENEFITS
about
about

ABOUT HCSO

Located in Southeast Tennessee on the Georgia border, Hamilton County is home to 10 municipalities, with Chattanooga being the largest. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is the 4th largest sheriff’s office in Tennessee and a regional leader in local law enforcement. HCSO is accredited and skilled in many specialty operations like marine patrol, underwater dive and recovery, drone, SWAT, and K9.

At the HCSO you will experience supportive leadership; traditional, innovative policing; and agency-wide teamwork. HCSO also oversees the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center and is responsible for the safety for over 1,000 inmates.

BE A PART OF OUR TEAM

OPEN POSITIONS
HCSO HIRING PROCESS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BENEFITS
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Corrections Deputies are tasked with the safety and security of the employee and inmates at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

Corrections Deputies are tasked with the safety and security of the employee and inmates at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

Judicial Security Deputes oversee the safety and security of hundreds citizens and employees who conduct business in the Hamilton County Courthouse, Hamilton County Courts Building, and the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

Judicial Security Deputes oversee the safety and security of hundreds citizens and employees who conduct business in the Hamilton County Courthouse, Hamilton County Courts Building, and the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

Patrol Deputies are the front line of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. They are responsible for enforcing laws and answering calls throughout the county.

Patrol Deputies are the front line of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. They are responsible for enforcing laws and answering calls throughout the county.

HCSO School Resource Deputies are Patrol Deputies on assignment in the School Resource Unit and are some of the most recognizable personnel in our community due to their daily presence in our public schools.

HCSO School Resource Deputies are Patrol Deputies on assignment in the School Resource Unit and are some of the most recognizable personnel in our community due to their daily presence in our public schools.

From administrative professionals to IT experts, HCSO civilians play a crucial role in supporting law enforcement efforts and serving the needs of the community.

From administrative professionals to IT experts, HCSO civilians play a crucial role in supporting law enforcement efforts and serving the needs of the community.

“Communication and support is second nature for my team at HCSO. This camaraderie not only makes me feel valued but also sets the stage for exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement down the road.”

Corrections Deputy Rebeca Tenorio

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“Communication and support is second nature for my team at HCSO. This camaraderie not only makes me feel valued but also sets the stage for exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement down the road.”

Corrections Deputy Rebeca Tenorio

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ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

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ONE TEAM.

ONE MISSION.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

SPEAK WITH A RECRUITER

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
600 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

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Have more questions?
Contact us at:

Recruiting@hcsheriff.gov
(423)-209 7116

HCSO is an an Equal Opportunity Employer
No person shall be excluded from employment with the HCSO
based on race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual
preference, political affiliation, national origin, or ancestry.

Have more questions?
Contact us at:

Recruiting@hcsheriff.gov
(423)-209 7116

HCSO is an an Equal Opportunity Employer
No person shall be excluded from employment with the HCSO
based on race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual
preference, political affiliation, national origin, or ancestry.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
600 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

HCSHERIFF.GOV