SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the U.S. Army to recruit military veterans for law enforcement positions through the Army Partnership for Youth Success (Army PaYS) program, WBRC reported.
Under the agreement, signed by the U.S. Army, the sheriff’s office and the Shelby County Law Enforcement Personnel Board, Army service members are guaranteed a job interview — and possibly employment — after completing their military service, according to the report.
The Army PaYS program connects soldiers with private and government organizations seeking employees with the skills and discipline honed through military service. Soldiers who sign up for the program receive five guaranteed job interviews, allowing them to serve while preparing for future careers, according to the report.
Captain Mark Bishop of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office highlighted the benefits of the initiative.
“In today’s age when it comes to recruiting for law enforcement positions it’s a very competitive environment and this army PaYS program is just one more things that works to our advantage to get the best and brightest from the military making that transition to us here at the sheriff’s office,” Bishop said.
Deputies view the partnership as mutually beneficial, according to the report. Veterans gain access to meaningful careers, while the sheriff’s office benefits from hiring individuals with proven work ethics and leadership skills.
