Deputy Sheriff

Duties Include:

Maintain law and order and serve legal processes of the courts

Patrolling assigned areas

Investigating crimes and collecting evidence

Traffic control and enforcement

Serving legal documents and warrants

Transporting subjects and prisoners

Quelling disturbances and making arrests

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be at least 19 years of age

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Successfully pass the CJBAT for law enforcement

Graduate of a Florida Criminal Justice Academy or currently enrolled and must successfully pass the state exam

Must be able to work flexible hours, including shift work, holidays, and weekends

No marijuana usage in the past 12 months; no use of other controlled substances in the past 36 months

Successfully pass a physical agility test (PAT), truth verification exam, medical physical, and drug screen examination

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required

Preference given to applicants with:

A 4-year degree

Four years of law enforcement experience

Four years of military experience (police or K-9)

Or a combination of the above, totaling four years

Additional Information for Out-of-State Candidates:

Must have completed the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Equivalency of Training from a Florida law enforcement academy

Must have a passing score on the Florida law enforcement officer certification exam

Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage veterans, service members, and their spouses and family members to apply. Applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions.