SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY

SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY

SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a HCSO School Resource Deputy (SRD) you’ll be a HCSO Patrol Deputy on special assignment in the School Resource Unit. In addition to your regular law enforcement duties, you’ll serve as a mentor, conduct safety presentations on youth related issues, investigate criminal incidents that occur on campus, and most importantly, help keep our students and schools safe.

During the summer months, you’ll serve on a patrol shift team. Experienced HCSO SRDs can serve on other special assignment teams like SWAT, Marine Patrol, Drone, etc.

STARTING SALARY

$62,000 + $4,160 special assignment pay

$8,000 sign-on bonus
for TN POST-certified law enforcement officers who apply for SRD by April 1, 2026

$5,000 sign-on bonus
for POST-certified law enforcement officers certified in any other state

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 21 Years of Age or Older  
  • Have a High School Diploma or GED 
  • Meet the requirements to be P.O.S.T. compliant 
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen 
  • Must have at least one year of full-time service as a Law Enforcement Officer
  • Complete all steps in the HCSO Hiring Process

STARTING SALARY

$62,000 + $4,160 special assignment pay

$8,000 sign-on bonus
for TN POST-certified law enforcement officers who apply for SRD by April 1, 2026

$5,000 sign-on bonus
for POST-certified law enforcement officers certified in any other state

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 21 Years of Age or Older  
  • Have a High School Diploma or GED 
  • Meet the requirements to be P.O.S.T. compliant 
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen 
  • Must have at least one year of full-time service as a Law Enforcement Officer
  • Complete all steps in the HCSO Hiring Process

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a HCSO School Resource Deputy (SRD) you’ll be a HCSO Patrol Deputy on special assignment in the School Resource Unit. In addition to your regular law enforcement duties, you’ll serve as a mentor, conduct safety presentations on youth related issues, investigate criminal incidents that occur on campus, and most importantly, help keep our students and schools safe.

During the summer months, you’ll serve on a patrol shift team. Experienced HCSO SRDs can serve on other special assignment teams like SWAT, Marine Patrol, Drone, etc.

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.

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.

We're committed to recruiting the best individuals to join our team

Learn how to join the HCSO

HCSO HIRING PROCESS

We're committed to recruiting the best individuals to join our team

Learn how to join the HCSO

HCSO HIRING PROCESS

ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

SPEAK WITH A RECRUITER

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

HCSHERIFF.GOV

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