Opportunities

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy is a 12 week program designed to give participants an inside look at law enforcement. During the academy, students will meet weekly to cover a variety of topics providing awareness of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office functions, community involvement and law enforcement education. Mission Statement: The Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy of Franklin County is dedicated to building relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and the community. The combined effort of residents and deputies encourages the best atmosphere for problem solving. Transparency, communication, and understanding between deputies and residents are prioritized through education and collaboration. This mutual effort will assist deputies and citizens as they address the concerns of the community they live and serve in. We are stronger together. Thank you for your consideration in attending this course and I look forward to meeting everybody. Participation Requirements: The Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy is open to participants that meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years old Anyone who lives, works or owns property in Franklin County Must not be a convicted felon or have a lengthy violent criminal history Students who come under criminal investigation should remove themselves from the program until the investigation is concluded The Citizens’ Academy is not a physically demanding program. Adults of all ages are encouraged to apply The Citizens’ Academy typically begins in February and concludes in May. Classes are held weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30PM to 9:30PM at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Union, MO. To Apply please contact us, and an application will be emailed to you.

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is a United States federal law, enacted in 2004, that allows two classes of persons - the "qualified Law Enforcement officer" and the "qualified retired or separated Law Enforcement officer" - to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States or United States Territories, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions. To apply please contact us and an application form will be emailed you to. The application must be returned it to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office during normal business hours, so we can make a copy of your Driver's ​License. Please note you will need to submit a copy of your driver’s license or Government-issued identification with a photograph with the application and the application MUST be notarized.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is a proud member of the Missouri Sheriffs' Association (MSA). MSA presents many training opportunities throughout the year including the “700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Law Enforcement Academy”. For more information about their upcoming classes, click the link.