Junior Deputy Academy

The Long County Sheriff's Office will be conducting its first Junior Deputy Academy on July 7th - 11th, 2025. During training, cadets will meet members of various Law Enforcement Agencies and can ask questions regarding their duties and training. Cadets will be instructed hands-on, learning crime scene investigations, firearms, pursuit driving, and more. This event is FREE for Long County Students who will complete 3rd - 7th Grades for the 2024-2025 school year. All cadets will also be issued a uniform shirt and hat. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily at no cost.

All students interested in attending the Long County Sheriff's Office Junior Deputy Academy should submit a handwritten essay of 50 words or more entitled "Why I Am Interested in Law Enforcement". Essays need to be turned in at the Long Count Sheriff's Office; 6 E. Academy St. by Friday, May 16, 2025; late essays will not be accepted.

Essays will be judged by a committee and all winning applicants will be notified by phone or by mail.

Contact Deputy Zach Thorn or Lieutenant Earl Freeman at the Long County Sheriff's Office at (912) 545-2118, if you have any questions.

Print and complete the attached form and turn in with essay by the deadline of Friday, May 16th, 2025.

If you do not have a printer, forms are available at the Long County Sheriff's Office.

Print and Fill Form: Junior Deputy Academy Application.pdf