Deputy Sheriff

Osceola County Sheriff's Office; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office in Florida is seeking a deputy to patrol assigned areas, conduct investigations, and enforce laws to maintain safety and order across communities. The role includes traffic control, evidence collection, serving legal documents and warrants, transporting detainees, and responding to disturbances.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 19, hold a high school diploma or GED, and pass the CJBAT and state academy requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass the CJBAT for law enforcement.
• Graduated from a Florida Criminal Justice Academy or currently enrolled to start the application process and pass the state exam.
• Must be able to work any hours or days as needed (shift work, holidays, and weekends).
• No marijuana usage in the past 12 months. No usage of other controlled substances in the past 36 months.
• Pass a physical agility test (PAT), truth verification exam, medical physical, and drug screen exam.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is a key requirement for this position.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a 4-year degree, four years of law enforcement experience, and four years of military experience (police or K-9) or a combination totaling four years.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws and maintain order.
• Crime investigation and traffic control duties.
• Evidence collection and handling for investigations.
• Service of legal documents and warrants.
• Transporting subjects and prisoners as required.
• Quelling disturbances and making arrests.
• Adherence to department policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Criminal Justice Academy completion

Job description

Duties include: maintain law & order and serve legal processes of the courts. Duties include, but are not limited to: patrolling of assigned areas, crime investigation traffic control, evidence collection, service of legal documents and warrants, transporting of subjects and prisoners, quelling disturbances and making arrests.

Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must be at least 19 years of age.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Successfully pass the CJBAT for law enforcement.
• 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 (shift work, holidays, and weekends).
• 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, 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, four years of law enforcement experience, and four years of military experience (police or K-9) or a combination of the above, totaling four years.