What Hamilton County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$63,240
Posting · verified Oct 12, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $52,000 (Oct 1, 2026) → $63,240 (Oct 6, 2026).
Hiring bonus
$8,000 for certified laterals, paid in installments initially and at end of probationary period.
$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES THAT ARE TN POST CERTIFIED: $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR DEPUTIES THAT ARE POST CERTIFIED IN ANY OTHER STATEJob posting · verified Oct 12, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Hamilton County Sheriff
Corrections Deputy
TNCloses Oct 31, 2026$3,000 bonus$55,080startingSheriff's Deputy
TNCloses Oct 30, 2026$8,000 bonus$63,240startingSchool Patrol Officer
TNCloses in 4 days$52,000starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsPOST certified in any other state
How Hamilton County Sheriff compares nearby
All 19 Chattanooga Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hamilton County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Sheriff | Closes in 4 days | $52,000 | — | $8,000 | |
| Red Bank PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| East Ridge PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Signal Mountain PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Chattanooga PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Collegedale PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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