DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (SPONSORSHIP)
Full Time
Sanford, FL 32773
Posted
Job description
General Description
***JOIN OUR TEAM NOW TO RECEIVE A ONE-TIME BONUS PAYMENT OF $5,000***
Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program
Persons who gain or are appointed as full-time Certified Law Enforcement Officers with a Florida criminal justice agency on or after July 1, 2022 and who have never previously been employed as a Law Enforcement Officer within the State of Florida, are eligible for a
One-Time Bonus Payment of
$5,000
.
Those individuals selected for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Sponsorship) position would be eligible for the DEO bonus payment program after they complete the Law Enforcement Academy and pass the State of Florida Law Enforcement certification examination.
Bonus payments are considered to be taxable income, and will be issued by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) in the gross amount of $6,694 (includes $1,694 for the payment of taxes). The DEO remains responsible for issuing payments and enforcing repayment, should the recipient leave employment as a Law Enforcement Officer before the two-year agreement has been completed. Additional Program Information is available here.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting pre-screen questionnaires for DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (SPONSORSHIP).
The Sponsorship Program provides qualified candidates the opportunity to attend a law enforcement academy to become a Deputy Sheriff.
The position of Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property, and the execution of orders issued through the jurisdiction of the Sheriff.
The hourly base salary for this position while in the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) academy is $20.00 an hour. After completion of the LEO academy you will receive the starting Deputy Sheriff salary $50,019.32 (22.37 per hour), plus the potential for additional holiday pay up to $2,750 for those employee who work twelve (12) hour shifts. The Sheriff's Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System, paid medical/dental/life insurance, generous leave accrual, wellness benefits, education incentives and assistance.
Each applicant must complete a
NOTARIZED Background Waiver (Download PDF reader), which is provided in the above link. Failure to submit this notarized document will disqualify your application. Any costs associated with the completion of this form is the responsibility of the applicant. The Sheriff's Office does not provide notary service for this form.
Applicants must have a Licensed Physician sign the
Ph
y
sician's Clearance to Test Form (Download PDF reader). Failure to complete and submit this form with your pre-screen questionnaire will disqualify your application. Any costs associated with the completion of this form is the responsibility of the applicant.
Pre-screen questionnaires must be submitted before the closing date of April 20, 2023.
Successful candidates will be hired as employees of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and begin attending the Law Enforcement Officer Academy at Seminole State College in August or September 2023.
**NOTE: Selected applicants will not be paid/reimbursed for mileage driving to and from the Law Enforcement Academy.*
Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.
Candidates must sign an agreement with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office- Candidates selected must fulfill all of the requirements of the law enforcement academy
- Candidates that fail to complete and/or pass the academy or the State Officer Certification Exam will be required to reimburse the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for all expenses incurred
- Candidates must follow all policies, procedures and general orders of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office
- Candidates must follow all policy and procedures of the college that is hosting the academy
- Candidates are required to pass the BAT (Basic Abilities Test), PAT (Physical Abilities Test) and the Civil Service written exam (See Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other section for additional information
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
- Applicant must be a United States citizen
- Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
- Applicant would qualify with a college degree OR 60 hours of college credit; OR military experience (2 years active or 4 years reserve status); OR three (3) years of experience as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer or a Certified Corrections Officer
- Selected applicants will be requested to sign an Employment Agreement for a 2-year time commitment in position from successful completion of the agency's field training program
- Applicants who do not successfully complete the Academy will be required to reimburse the Sheriff's Office for all expenses incurred up to the last active training date
- Upon successful completion of the Academy, applicants are required to pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) state exam
- Applicant must pass a physical examination with drug screening and a psychological evaluation by a licensed physician
- All applicants must submit to a thorough background investigation in accordance with FDLE standards
REFERENCE
DEPUTY SHERIFF and DEPUTY RECRUIT
VIA
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
- All applicants will be required to take a Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) and Civil Service Written Examination and must achieve a score of 70% or higher in each of the four (4) sections (math, reading comprehension, spelling/grammar, and report writing)
Successful applicants will be required to complete and submit an entire employment application, which will be provided to the applicant by the Human Resources Division. The applicant will then submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Pre-Screen Questionnaire or Employment Application will disqualify your application.
Candidates must also comply with the Agency’s current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here An applicant’s tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency’s review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency’s policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process.
Candidates must also comply with the Agency’s current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here An applicant’s tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency’s review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency’s policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process.
Classified Position
Please direct any questions to:
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
rbutt@seminolesheriff.org
(407) 665-5039
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
rbutt@seminolesheriff.org
(407) 665-5039
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Health Insurance Plans
Dental Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Life and Disability Insurance
Veterans' Assistance
Retirement Plans
Wellness Center
To learn more details, visit our Benefits page.
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