Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office accepting applications for Auxiliary membership | Events

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Williamson County Sheriff Bennie Vick recently announced the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for membership on the Williamson County Sheriff’s Auxiliary.

The Sheriff’s Auxiliary is an organization of unpaid volunteers who have limited law enforcement authority while working under the supervision of a full-time Deputy. 

The Sheriff’s Office will host an informational meeting on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Office, 404 N. Van Buren in Marion, Ill. This meeting will provide information on the duties and responsibilities of an Auxiliary Deputy.

Applicants must be 21 years of age and Williamson County residents. Applicants must also have, or be able to have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and Illinois FOID card. Applicants must pass a background check.

Applications for Sheriff’s Auxiliary will be available at this informational meeting. Applications will also be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office.

Applications for Sheriff’s Auxiliary will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 8.

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