Junior Deputy Program

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the sponsorship of newest Program, the Junior Deputy Program. This program is designed for children aged 7 through 11 and promotes strong, solid, patriotic citizenship with a basis for good moral character, integrity, trustworthiness, and the desire to perform good deeds for others. The Junior Deputy Program is not only for those who wish to pursue careers in law enforcement, but also offers many opportunities in other areas as well. Involved youth will learn leadership skills, the value of teamwork, and gain important perspective on their roles as citizens in our society. Knowledge gained through training gives involved youth a better understanding of the roles that law enforcement officers play in our society.

Junior Deputies will attend classes that will introduce them to numerous law enforcement topics including meeting our furriest officers-the K-9 Division! They will be able to observe presentations by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, which will teach the Junior Deputy why each unit is special and how it’s used to protect the community.  Junior Deputy Program is designed to keep the youth engaged by presenting the material with fun, games, and activities. There is no cost to our citizens for their children to attend.

Requirements of parents and youth joining the GCSO Junior Deputy Program:

• Youth MUST be 7 years of age when joining.Youth MUST age out at 11 years of age
• Must be a resident of Guilford County, NC
• Must be willing to complete the GCSO Junior Deputy application
• Uniform will be issued and must be worn by youth during the meetings and activities
• Parents or guardians must attend all meetings with their child and sign a liability waiver
• Parents must complete a background check

Junior Deputies are active in the community and will need to perform a community service task monthly.  Many times, these tasks are tied to events requiring law enforcement presence.  Junior Deputies can also expect to learn about and/or train in the skills below;

These Include:

• Gun safety
• Patrol Tactics
• Bullying
• Traffic Safety
• Fingerprinting
• First Aid/CPR
• Internet Safety

The Junior Deputy Program will meet on the first Thursdays of every month from 6pm - 7pm. Occasionally this schedule will be adjusted to meet training and service requirements.

Simply fill out the interest form below to be contacted later with further details:

For any questions about this program, please contact Sergeant A. Almonor at 336-641-5313 or aalmono@guilfordcountync.gov.