Employment with Walton County Sheriff's Office

The essential services that Walton County Sheriff's Office public safety employees provide have a real and lasting impact on our community. The Human Resource Department assists applicants with any questions regarding employment with the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Hiring Process

Before appointment to any position with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, applicants must successfully complete multiple steps in the hiring process, which can take 4 - 8 weeks depending upon the position.

Civilian Support Opportunities

While the primary function of the Sheriff's Office is law enforcement, some of the agency positions are staffed by civilian support personnel. Qualifications for civilian support positions vary. Please contact our office at (850) 892-8186 if you have any questions regarding qualifications for these positions.

Certified Opportunities

The Walton County Sheriff's Office offers career opportunities in various areas such as:

  • Patrol
  • Criminal Investigations
  • School Resource
  • Crime Prevention
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • K-9
  • Beach Patrol

To Apply

An applicant can call the Human Resources Department and request an application be mailed or emailed to them. An applicant my request an application in person by visiting the Administrator building located at: 752 Triple G Road DeFuniak Springs FL, 32433

Law Enforcement Officer Application
Support Staff Application
Posse Application

LEO applicants must submit the following documents with their notarized application:

  • Birth Certificate/Naturalization Papers
  • Social Security Card
  • Driver's License
  • High School Diploma, GED or college transcripts
  • Proof of registration for selective services (male applicants)
  • CJSTC Certificate or Letter of Passing Score on State Exam
  • DD214, Member Copy 4
  • Any documents of name change (marriage certificate, name change decree, divorce decree)

Non-sworn applicants must submit the following documents with their notarized application:

  • Birth certificate/Naturalization Papers
  • Social Security Card
  • Driver's License
  • High School diploma, GED or college transcripts
  • Any documents of name change (marriage certificate, name change decree, divorce decree)
  • Proof of registration for selective services (male applicants)