| Position: | Sponsored Deputy Sheriff |
| Division: | Administration |
| Salary: | $22 an hour while attending the Academy |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
Academy Sponsorship – Deputy Sheriff.
Job Description
The sponsored recruit will attend a law enforcement academy that introduces them to the fundamentals of law enforcement and prepares them to become a deputy sheriff with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. The recruit will participate in classroom lectures covering topics such as criminal law, laws of arrest, traffic laws, juvenile law, principles of law enforcement, rules of evidence, and rules of search and seizure. They will also receive instruction on patrol theory and methods, report writing, and vehicle operation skills. In addition, the recruit will observe demonstrations on arrest and control techniques, as well as the care and use of firearms; participate in physical conditioning and defensive tactics training; and complete written and practical examinations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be at least 20 years of age.
- You must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- You must have a valid driver’s license.
- You must not have body ornamentation or tattoos on the face, head, neck (above the collar), and hands (below the wrist).
- Successfully pass the CJBAT for law enforcement.
- No marijuana usage in the past 12 months. No usage of other controlled substances in the past 36 months.
- Successfully pass a physical agility test (PAT), truth verification exam, medical physical examination, and drug screen examination.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is a key requirement for this position.
Preference will be given to applicants with a 4-year degree, and/or four years of military experience.
Benefits
Insurance
Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance for the member paid by the Sheriff’s Office to and subsidy given to help with family coverage.
Free Health Clinic
For all members and members of his/her family on the agency’s insurance plan (Ages 8 and older).
Free Prescriptions
Dispensed at the Health Clinic
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Members gain 16 hours of PTO each month.
OSCEOLA COUNTY SUPPORTS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGHOUT THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS BY CALLING 407-344-5240. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS MUST BE MADE FIVE(5) DAYS IN ADVANCE.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency; applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions.