Applicants to Sheriff's Office required to be citizens and residents.
Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 37.202
in effectSec. 37.202. - Applicants to Sheriff's Office required to be citizens and residents.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, applicants to become members of the Sheriff's Office shall be citizens and residents of the United States at the time of application and appointment.
(Ord. 68-31-20, § 9; Ord. 70-650-526; Ord. 71-397-181; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIEXBR_CH37OFSH_PT2EMRE_S37.202APSHOFREBECIREFetched: 10/27/2026
