Paulding County, GA- On Monday October 3, 2022, Detention Officer Janice Borders officially retired from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. An official retirement celebration was held at the Sheriff’s Office with Detention Officer Borders’ family, friends, and co-workers present.

Detention Officer Borders began her law enforcement career with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office on September 20, 2001, as a Jailer. Detention Officer Borders quickly realized her passion was working in the Jail, which is the reason she stayed in the Jail Division for the majority of her career. During her over 21-year career with the Sheriff’s Office, she served under two different sheriffs.

Detention Officer Borders began her career with the Sheriff’s Office like most, working in our Jail Division. She attended Basic Jail training at the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy where she graduated and became a P.O.S.T. certified Jailer. For a short time, Detention Officer Borders worked in the Warrants/Civil Division as an administrative clerk before moving back to the Jail Division. Detention Officer Borders spent the majority of her career in the Jail Division working in many different positions at the Jail, to include a supervisory role at one point. For the past twelve years, Detention Officer Borders has been tasked with being the Court Services liaison where she worked closely with the many different courts in Paulding County.

Sheriff Gary Gulledge stated, “Janice was a hard worker and always enjoyed her job in our Jail Division. She was extremely knowledgeable about our Jail and the court system and will be truly missed. I am thankful that Janice has the opportunity to retire, and I hope she has plenty of time to relax with her family.”

Detention Officer Borders’ law enforcement career has spanned over 21 years. During her tenure in law enforcement, she has seen many changes. We want to wish Detention Officer Borders a happy and relaxing retirement. Now she will have plenty of time to enjoy life and spend time with her family.