MT. VERNON, IL — Experienced police, corrections, or telecommunications officers looking to transfer to a new home will now have an easier process if that home is the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The JCSO Merit Commission voted on September 12th, to adopt lateral transfer language into their rules and regulations.

The Sheriff’s Office will now start accepting applications from qualified individuals on a continuing basis. Sheriff Jeff Bullard says to be eligible applicants must meet certain requirements.

Interested officers can contact Randa Rowland at (618)-244-8004 ext 223 Monday – Friday 8am-4pm to obtain an application.