Newton County Sheriff's Office
The Newton County Sheriff's Office recruits sworn and civilian employees for careers in patrol, detention, investigations, court services, school resource operations, administration, and other law enforcement functions. The agency accepts applications for Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Recruit, Detention Officer, and other positions.
Newton County Fire Service
Newton County Fire Service operates fire stations throughout the county and provides fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue, fire investigation, prevention, inspections, and other emergency services. The department recruits both certified firefighters and firefighter recruits.
Covington Police Department
The Covington Police Department recruits qualified applicants for municipal law enforcement careers. Opportunities include Police Officer and career advancement into patrol, investigations, specialized enforcement, community policing, supervisory, and other sworn and civilian assignments.
Covington Fire Department
The Covington Fire Department is a career fire and rescue agency providing fire suppression, advanced emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention, and investigation. Firefighter opportunities are recruited through the City of Covington.
Covington-Newton County 911
Covington-Newton County 911 operates the emergency communications center serving Newton County. Communications Technicians answer emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch police, fire, and emergency medical resources throughout the county.
Oxford Police Department
The Oxford Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services for the City of Oxford. Police Officer vacancies and application materials are posted through the city's official employment page.
Porterdale Police Department
The Porterdale Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services and maintains a dedicated employment application for prospective police employees. Current municipal vacancies are also posted through the City of Porterdale.
Social Circle Police & Fire Departments
The City of Social Circle extends into Newton and Walton counties and operates separate Police and Fire departments. Public safety opportunities may include Police Officer, Firefighter/EMT, firefighter apparatus operator, code enforcement, and related municipal positions.
Emory Police Department - Oxford Campus
The Emory Police Department provides sworn law enforcement and emergency communications services at Oxford College in Newton County. Career opportunities include Police Officer, Police Dispatcher, specialized law enforcement assignments, and other campus public safety positions.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College Law Enforcement Academy
Georgia Piedmont Technical College operates its Law Enforcement Academy at the Newton Campus in Covington. The academy provides Georgia POST-approved Basic Law Enforcement Training for individuals preparing to enter law enforcement as well as advanced training for current officers.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation offers careers in criminal investigations, forensic science, crime laboratory services, information technology, intelligence, administration, and other public safety fields. Special Agent and other GBI vacancies are posted through the agency's employment system.
Georgia Department of Public Safety
The Georgia Department of Public Safety recruits for careers with the Georgia State Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, communications, and other public safety operations. Georgia State Patrol Post 46 in Monroe provides State Patrol coverage for Newton County.