Oglethorpe County Georgia Sheriff's Office

06/02/2026

This position has been filled at this time. Thank you.

We currently have one road deputy night shift position ($52,350 P.O.S.T. certified) open.

* 12 hour shift
* Additional night shift pay differential

Benefits include:
* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee
* Paid leave time
* Retirement plan with an additional employer match option
* Many training opportunities. We expect you to get way more than the basic 20 hours a year.
* Take home car for deputies
* Vested in 5 years for retirement
* We pay POAB dues

Contact Captain Tetterton 706-743-8101 ext 1705

Applications are available in person at 115 Buddy Faust Rd Crawford, Ga. or you can look on our website www.oglethorpesheriff.org under the jobs tab.

We’re working hard to keep you safe 911 Calls Taken Tickets & Warnings Incidents Investigated Accidents Investigated Drug Arrests DUI Arrests * Calendar Year 2023 Metrics

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

**UPDATE: WE HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH OWNER!**

**FOUND DOG**

We are looking for the owner of this dog that was found at the Oglethorpe County EMS Station. Please contact the Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office at 706-743-8101 Ext 3.

05/13/2026

Dog found near the BP. If this is yours, please contact the Sheriff's office at 706-743-8101 X3

04/24/2026

The road is back open, the fire is out. Thank you for your patience

Please be advised that Comer rd (22) is closed from Watson mills to clouds creek due to a fire. Please avoid this area.

04/18/2026

The Twilight bike race will take place within the county, spanning various locations. Please exercise caution for cyclists and drive safely. Thank you.

04/13/2026

Happy Communications Week! I appreciate each of you for the awesome job you do. Your dedication and hard work make a real difference, and I’m grateful to have you on my team. You are the lifeline for the community and emergency personnel-your role in our public safety mission is essential and deeply valued. Thank you for your unwavering service and commitment.

04/08/2026

The Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere gratitude to Rayle EMC for erecting the new flagpole and to B&J Welding for welding the pulley onto the pole. Your help is greatly appreciated.

03/26/2026

We appreciate the Woodsman of the World Oglethorpe Organization's donation of American Flags and acknowledge their support with gratitude on behalf of the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office.

03/13/2026

**MISSING DOG FROM CRAWFORD AREA**

Please contact the Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office if you have seen or know the whereabouts of this dog.

(706) 743-8101 ext 3