Up to four years of qualified prior full-time peace officer service and up to four years service of the armed forces of the United States maybe claimed during the first year of serving as Sheriff.  This service must be stated on the application for membership filed with the Secretary/Treasurer of the Fund.

A member may also claim prior eligible service during the first 30 days of a new elective term by filing an amendment to the original application and paying the required dues along with interest at 8% per annum from the date of acceptance of the original application for membership.

Prior service is claimed by submitting $37.50 per month of eligible service along with certification of service from the employing agency and/or a copy of the member’s DD214.  If the prior peace officer service is from an agency other than a Sheriff’s Office, the member will need to obtain a letter from the employing agency verifying the dates of employment and position held.

Please call of office for our staff to calculate the payment due to claim your prior service.  You may download the certification of service forms and the amendment application by clicking on the below links.

Deputy certification of service form

Substitute DD214

Amendment Application – PDF