Walton County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.
Address 10 Sheriff Circle
Defuniak Springs FL 32433
Phone 850-951-7008
Website https://waltonso.org/
Population Served 80000
Seasonal Pop. Served 5000000
Specializations Air Transport, Bike Patrol, Crisis Negotiations, Drone, EMT Basic, Homicide, K-9 Unit, Public Safety Communications, School Resource Officer, SCUBA/Dive Rescue, SWAT/Tactical, Traffic Unit, Vice Squad, Water Patrol


Current Openings

Open Jobs Salary Deadline
Walton County Sheriff's Office - General Internship Not Applicable December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Community Service Officer - Beach $38,500 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Food Service Coordinator $38,500 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Volunteer Not Applicable December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Communications Officer $47,000 Minimum (Based on Experience); Uncertified 10% Less December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - School Crossing Guard $16.00 to $17.67 Hourly December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Firefighter / EMT $50,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Firefighter / Paramedic $60,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Paramedic $55,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Detention Deputy $50,400 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff - FL Certified/Out-of-State Certified $57,750 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Deputy Pool $55,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Control Room Operator (CRO)-Pool $35,500 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Flight Paramedic Pool $65,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Finance Generalist I $43,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 06, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Crime Prevention Specialist I $43,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Kennel Technician I $38,500 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 06, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff - In Academy $49,500 (Increase Upon Certification) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Firefighter - In Academy $45,000 Minimum (Increase Upon Certification) December 31, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Fire Division Chief of Training $88,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 06, 2024
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Fire Rescue Training Specialist $43,000 Minimum (Based on Experience) December 06, 2024

 

WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

About Our Agency

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is a state accredited public safety agency in Walton County, Florida. Our agency provides careers for approximately 600 people, including over 250 sworn deputies and over 100 firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics.

WCSO provides full-time law enforcement services to all four law enforcement districts in Walton County and provides protection for the Walton County Courthouse and the Walton County Courthouse Annex in South Walton. WCSO also provides protection to schools in Walton County through our School Resource Deputy unit.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of the following five divisions:

 

Law Enforcement

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office exists to serve and protect our community and its citizens with the utmost physical and moral courage. Walton County Sheriff’s deputies are committed to ensuring our community is a safe place to live, work and visit.

Jail Operations

The Walton County Jail is dedicated to providing safe confinement for those arrested and or convicted of a crime. In an attempt to reduce recidivism, the Walton County Jail offers multiple programs providing inmates with the opportunity to learn a new trade.

Fire Rescue

Walton County Fire Rescue is committed to protecting the life and property of the residents and guests of Walton County through proactive, professional and compassionate Fire and EMS services, including pre-hospital care, fire suppression and rescue services.

Animal Services

The Walton County Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing a safe, temporary shelter for lost, homeless and abandoned animals while the staff searches for their rightful owners or finds them a permanent home through adoption or transfers to local animal rescues.

Communications

The Walton County Communications Center provides quick, effective dispatching services for county-wide law enforcement services provided by WCSO deputies, animal control services, and fire rescue services north of Choctawhatchee Bay.