FROM SERVING THE NATION TO PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY
Upon transitioning from the Armed Services, becoming a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) is a great option for individuals who are looking to use their military skills and continue their services in our community, while still maintaining the paramilitary environment.
If you have four or more years of active duty service, you qualify to apply for a job as a
police officer. If you don't meet the requirements to become a police officer or are interested in another role, we encourage you to explore the
other opportunities available at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was recognized as a 5-Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards - one of the program's highest distinctions. JSO earned this recognition due to its strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
DOD SKILLBRIDGE CONNECTS RETIRING SERVICE MEMBERS TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES
JSO proudly participates in the DOD SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning and retiring service members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and industry-specific training as they prepare for civilian careers.
While enrolled in the SkillBridge program, participants continue to receive their military pay and benefits from the Department of Defense, allowing them to focus fully on their civilian career development.
Eligible service members must have 180 days or fewer remaining before separation and must have served at least 180 consecutive days on active duty. If you meet these criteria, you may qualify for a SkillBridge internship with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
JOIN A TEAM THAT SUPPORTS THE GUARD, RESERVES, AND MILITARY FAMILIES
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is proud to support National Guard and reserve service members as they balance their military responsibilities with civilian careers. We also recognize the vital role military spouses play and are committed to helping them build meaningful and stable career paths. We value the leadership, dedication, and resilience that both reserve members and spouses bring to our workforce, and we're dedicated to your long-term success. We proudly partner with programs such as:
These partnerships reflect our ongoing commitment to providing flexible, supportive employment opportunities tailored to military life.
VETERAN QUALIFICATIONS
- JSO will not consider any applicant that has received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Services, active-duty or reserves.
- Two and a half (2.5) years of continuous active military service documented with a DD 214, (Note: Active-duty service members, who apply with us prior to separation, can provide a statement of service obtained from your command’s administrative officer and signed by your commanding officer) or
- Four years of service in the military reserves and an Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours)
For more information please contact our Military / Veteran Recruiter Derrick Holsey, MSgt - USMC (ret.)
at
904.496.6315
The Consolidated City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employers. To read the Mayor's Statement please click here. For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, visit www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination/ or www.eeoc.gov.
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