👮‍♂️ Deputy D. Whiteside | Proof That the Right Time Is When You’re Ready

Deputy Whiteside didn’t follow a straight path into law enforcement. He built life experience first. At 30, he chose to answer a new calling, turning leadership skills and a passion for helping others into a career that matters.

📆 Career Shift with Purpose: Before joining CCSO, he was a lead supervisor at Eaton Corporation. But when the opportunity came to serve his community in a deeper way, he didn’t hesitate. Now, he mentors students every day as a School Resource Officer—providing the guidance he once wished he had.

🏀 Committed to Community: For the past twelve years, Deputy Whiteside has coached youth basketball, showing up not just as a coach but as a role model. He meets kids where they are, whether on the court or in the classroom, proving that real leadership happens in everyday moments.

🎯 Inspired by His “Why”: “My kids are my motivation. They push me to finish my degree, stay driven, and be an example of what’s possible through commitment and heart.”

🟦 If you’re looking for meaningful work where every moment matters, CCSO might be your next step. Whether you`re 20, 30, or beyond, your journey starts when your purpose calls.

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🌟 Quarterly Awards Celebration! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our team members this quarter. Their dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on our community. Join us in congratulating the following award recipients:

🏅 Life Saving Award – Operations

-Deputy R. Bonetti

🏅 Life Saving Award – Communications

-D. Campbell
-S. Neighbors
-P. Rhyne

🌟 Member of the Quarter

-Communications: S. Wright
-Detention: J. Norris
-Operations: Sergeant M. Hinson

🎉 Retirements

-Deputy D. Howell
-Deputy K. Miller

Thank you all for your incredible service and dedication. Your hard work and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. Let`s celebrate these achievements together! 🎊👏

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🐾From Framing Houses to Changing Lives 🛠️➡️👮‍♂️

Before joining the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy J. Jimenez was busy framing houses—building structures that would shelter lives. At age 22, he made a shift to protecting and serving, bringing that same dedication to the community he now proudly serves.

For the past 2.5 years, he’s found the greatest reward in “positively affecting people’s lives.” It’s this mission that motivates him every single day: “I get up every morning with the goal of changing one person’s life for the better.”

His advice to future deputies or his younger self? “Be a good role model for those looking up to you.”

And while he’s committed to service, Deputy Jimenez shared that if he weren’t in law enforcement, he’d be a zookeeper—a reflection of his deep love for animals and desire to care for others, no matter the species.

Ready to step into a role where purpose meets passion? We`re hiring.

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🎓✨ Turning Tassels into Transformation: Deputy E. Barrella’s Path to Purpose from @appstate classrooms to the front lines of community service, Deputy E. Barrella proves that impact doesn’t come from size, it comes from heart.

Just seven months into her role at CCSO, she’s living out her calling with grit, compassion, and a determination that shines far beyond her 23 years.

💬 “Getting to help people and interact with the community is the most rewarding part of my job. Even when things get tough, keep pushing...it’s worth it in the end.”

Whether responding to a call or unwinding with a round of golf, Deputy Barrella leads with purpose and faith:

🙏 “I know I’m here for a reason. God has given me another day to live and experience all the things this life has for me.”

📢 To recent graduates: if you’re seeking a career that’s bigger than you, one that challenges you, grows you, and lets you give back, CCSO is waiting for you.

🟦 Service. Purpose. Community.

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🏈 From Gridiron to Guardian: Deputy J. Graham’s Next Chapter 🚓

Once a fierce running back at @gwufootball, Deputy J. Graham now powers forward in a new arena. Serving Cleveland County with grit, heart, and purpose. At just 22, he traded cleats for a badge, driven by a mission to help his community and guide youth toward new goals beyond the scoreboard.

Whether it’s connecting with kids who are looking for their next step after sports or being a steady hand during a neighbor’s tough day, Deputy Graham brings discipline, focus, and motivation to every shift.

“I’ve always believed each day is a chance to write a new page in your book of life.”

📸 Check out the moments that capture his journey from D1 athlete to law enforcement leader. His path might inspire your own.

Interested in making your next chapter one that matters? Join the team. Start here.

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