| Position: | Court Deputy Sheriff |
| Division: | Judicial Services |
| $62,500.05 – $74,230.42 | |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
Court Deputy Sheriff
Job Description
The Court Deputy Sheriff will maintain order, safety, and proper decorum in the courtroom, maintain court confidentiality, and will not discuss any court matters with any person except in connection with official duty. The employee will carry out the court’s orders, provide courtroom security, notify the judge when a defendant is a security threat, and conduct courtroom security inspections for contraband before court begins.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Graduated from a Florida Criminal Justice Academy, or currently enrolled to start the application process, and successfully pass the state exam.
- Must be able to work any hours or days as needed (Special events, potential natural disasters i.e., Hurricanes).
- No marijuana usage in the last 365 days. No usage of other controlled substances in the past three years.
- Successfully pass a physical agility test (PAT), medical physical, drug screen examination, and truth verification test.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony.
- Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character, false statement, perjury, or domestic violence.
- Must be able to complete the Patrol Field Training Program and the Judicial Services Field Training Program.
- Must be willing to give a two-year commitment.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
Knowledge, Skills &Abilities:
- Must have good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must be able to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
- Must have the ability to enter and retrieve information promptly and accurately.
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.
Longevity Benefit
The Longevity Benefit awarded to members who have completed five (5) or more years of continuous service with the agency. Beginning with the 5th completed year of service, eight (8) additional hours are added to the member’s PTO balance for each year of service.
Example: A ten-year member receives 96 hours of PTO each year. An additional 48 hours of longevity pay is awarded and deposited into his/her PTO on the merit date.
Education Reimbursement
Members who attend an accredited college or university can receive compensation for completed classes. Members pursuing an undergraduate degree can receive $2,000 per fiscal year; the graduate degree can receive $3,000 per fiscal year.
Take Home Vehicle
After successful completion of the Field Training Program (FTO), the member is assigned a patrol vehicle and granted take-home privileges. The Take-Home Vehicle Program is available to members living in the county, as well as those out of the county, with certain specifications.
Candidates who are out of state, or have had their certification expire, please visit the FDLE website for the EOT program:
Must have successfully completed the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Equivalency of Training from a Florida law enforcement academy and a passing score on the Florida law enforcement officer certification exam.
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.