Chris Guarnieri - Lee County Commissioner, District 4

08/30/2026

Great Job Lee County Sheriffs Office!

08/25/2026

Mediacom internet was down during our meeting. This was phone audio/video. Apologies for the poor quality.

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

Congratulations, Deputy Anderson!

CONGRATULATIONS, DEPUTY ANDERSON!

We are proud to recognize Deputy Tremaine Anderson, who graduated from the ABAC Police Academy this morning.

Deputy Anderson has worked hard to reach this point, and we are glad to have him as part of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office team. He will begin field training with our Uniform Patrol Division next week as he takes the next step in his law enforcement career.

Congratulations, Deputy Anderson. We are proud of you and look forward to seeing you grow in this profession and serve the citizens of Lee County.

07/07/2026

STARTING PAY INCREASED FOR DEPUTIES AND DETENTION OFFICERS

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for very limited openings for Patrol Deputy Sheriff and Jail Detention Officer positions.

Starting Pay:

• Patrol Deputy Sheriff — $22.63/hr
• Jail Detention Officer — $17.80/hr

At LCSO, the badge carries responsibility. We are looking for motivated applicants who are ready to work, ready to serve, and ready to meet the standards our community expects.

Certified law enforcement officers are strongly encouraged to apply through our Lateral Transfer Program. Candidates who successfully complete the hiring process through the Lateral Transfer Program will be offered a starting salary higher than the standard base salary of $49,423.92, determined in accordance with their level of prior qualifying service and experience. The maximum starting salary under this program is $62,615.28.

If you are already certified, experienced, and looking for an agency that supports proactive police work, Lee County may be the move you have been waiting for.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office offers:

• Great insurance
• Longevity benefits
• Off-duty details
• Opportunities for promotion
• On-site fitness facility
• Vacation time
• Sick pay
• Comp time
• Take-home vehicle eligibility
• SWAT opportunities
• Hands-on training

Our agency values integrity, initiative, dependability, strong communication, sound judgment, and the willingness to do the job the right way.

Openings are very limited. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Apply online here:
https://www.leecountyga.gov/employment/lcso-application

For more information, contact us at:
(229) 759-6034

06/16/2026

Congratulations Corporal Hurst!

📣2026 Q2 DEPUTY OF THE QUARTER ANNOUNCEMENT🏆

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes Corporal Donovan Hurst as our 2026 Second Quarter Deputy of the Quarter.

Corporal Hurst demonstrated a strong work ethic, initiative, and dedication to the mission of this agency throughout the evaluation period. He maintained a high level of activity while answering calls for service, conducting proactive enforcement, assisting other deputies on his shift, and supporting the training of new deputies.

Throughout the quarter, Cpl. Hurst consistently showed sound judgment, reliability, and a willingness to step up when needed. His steady performance and commitment to the job made a positive impact on his shift and the Uniform Patrol Division.

Corporal Hurst represents the type of deputy we want serving the citizens of Lee County. He works hard, stays engaged, and takes pride in doing the job the right way.

Please join us in congratulating Corporal Donovan Hurst on this well-earned recognition.