Deputy Sheriff - Court Services Assignment

Brevard County Sheriff's Office; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home Agency Vehicle

Medical/Prescription insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms and Leather

Job summary

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Court Services Deputy to maintain law and order in and around the courtroom, ensuring the safety of individuals and expediting proceedings by preparing the courtroom and coordinating prisoner appearances.

Minimum qualifications include Florida FDLE certification or active EOT, minimum age 20, valid Florida Class E license, and medical/psychological examinations.

Qualifications

• Must be currently certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as a Law Enforcement Officer, currently attending a Florida law enforcement officer academy, or enrolled in an equivalency of training (EOT).
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License (maintained for duration of employment).
• Requires FDLE Medical Clearance and successful completion of Psychological and Polygraph Examinations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain law and order in the courtroom and surrounding areas.
• Protect the safety of persons in and around the courtroom.
• Expedite courtroom proceedings by preparing the courtroom and ensuring the prisoner's prompt appearance.
• Follow directives from the judge and operate within the Court Services Unit training program.

Education

FL or EOT Certification / in Academy enrollment

Job description

Job Description

RECRUITMENT BONUS – UP TO $5,000! The State of Florida is offering a recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 for newly certified officers and for out of state law enforcement officers who move to the Sunshine State!

Certified law enforcement officers who are currently employed by a law enforcement agency within the state of Florida, who will not qualify for the State of Florida recruitment bonus, may be eligible for a one-time recruitment bonus from the Sheriff’s Office of up to $5,000.

Additionally, applicants with prior certified full-time law enforcement experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $65,499.20 annually based on the applicant's years of service.

• Applicants are not eligible to receive more than one recruitment bonus. State of Florida paid bonuses are contingent upon legislative appropriation

Position Duties

This position is responsible for maintaining law and order in and around the courtroom, ensuring the protection and safety of persons in and around the courtroom, and expediting courtroom proceedings by preparing the courtroom, ensuring the prisoner's prompt appearance in court, and following directives from the judge. Candidates hired directly into the Court Services Unit will NOT be required to complete the full patrol field training program. Court Services has its own training program specific to operating in the Court Services Unit that must be completed by those who are hired directly into this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be currently certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as a Law Enforcement Officer, currently attending a Florida law enforcement officer academy, or be enrolled in an equivalency of training program (EOT).

Must be at least 20 years of age.

Must have a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License (must maintain for the duration of employment.)

Requires a FDLE Medical Clearance and successful completion of Psychological and Polygraph Examinations.

Must be within BCSO drug use policy requirements. No use of a controlled substance (defined under F.S. 893) within the last one (1) year for marijuana and three (3) years for all other illegal drugs.

Must be within BCSO Body Ornamentation/Tattoo Policy (For example: Applicants may have tattoos on the neck , and hands under the following conditions: a) No more than one tattoo on each hand no larger than a quarter (hand is defined as the area from the wrist to the fingertips; b) No more than one tattoo behind each ear or one tattoo on the back of the neck no large than a quarter. ) for clarification, call a member of the Recruitment and Hiring Unit 321 264 5308.

Must pass a Physical Abilities Test.

Candidates hired directly into the Court Services Unit will NOT be required to complete the full patrol field training program. Court Services has its own training program specific to operating in the Court Services Unit that must be completed by those who are hired directly into this position.

View the Physical Abilities Test link below!

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Additional Information

The majority of the work for this position is performed inside and immediately surrounding any of the three Brevard County courthouse locations. The employee will interact with the public and may be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases, and allergenic substances. Minimal exposure to bodily fluids and/or blood may occur. The typical noise level for this job is moderate (e.g., business office with computers, printers, light traffic). Depending on the assignment, individuals may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Due to the nature of the job, candidates must be flexible with schedule and work hours and may be required to work evenings, natural disasters, weekends and /or holidays occasionally.

Any Court Services Deputy who has not successfully completed the full Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Field Training Program will not be eligible to work off-duty in a sworn capacity.

For specifics, contact the BCSO Employment and Recruitment Unit at [phone] or [e-mail] . Processing time on average is 3-6 weeks.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Permanent Full-time Employees Receive The Following Benefits

• 12 days of vacation accrual per year* Increases based on years of service.
• 12 days of sick time accrual per year* unlimited carryover.
• 11 paid holidays per year*
• 3 personal days per year
• 24 hours hazard leave per year
• Medical/Prescription insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan
• Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay
• Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only)
• Workout facilities
• Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position)
• Weapon (dependent on position)
• $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)
• Take-home Agency Vehicle (based on position/assignment and availability)

*Part-Time Permanent Employees receive leave accrual and holidays on a pro rata basis.
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As required, did you list ALL places of employment you have worked within the last 10 years, to include accounting for any gaps of time you were not actively employed?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever worked in your LIFETIME as a sworn certified law enforcement Officer or Corrections Officer? if so, please document the agency information in the Employment Section of your application.

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Are you a Florida certified law enforcement officer or currently enrolled in the Equivalency Of Training (EOT) program in the state of Florida? If not, please submit your online application under the Deputy Sheriff Trainee posting if you qualify.

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Which Florida law enforcement academy did you attend/currently attending/and what is/or was your graduation date?

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You must be at least 20 years of age to work as a Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Deputy. If applying for a law enforcement position, are you at least 20 years of age?

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Please list your full legal name, last, first, middle, and date of birth.

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Please list all other names you have used including circumstances and time periods (dates) you used then. For example; former name(s), maiden name(s), alias(es) and nickname(s): List N/A if no other names have been used.

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Please list all other names you have used including circumstances and time periods (dates) you used then. For example; former name(s), maiden name(s), alias(es) and nickname(s): List N/A if no other names have been used.

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Are you a US citizen?

• Yes
• No

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List place of birth (City, State) or Country.

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Have you ever attempted to join the military and if so, did you receive a other than honorable separation from the military service? If yes, explain in full detail.

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While in military service were you ever the subject to any military investigations, court martial, or received any disciplinary actions against you (this includes a letter of reprimand, confinement, forfeiture of pay, demotion in rank, or an article 15)? If yes, explain in full detail.

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Have you ever applied (appealed) to have a discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge?

• Yes
• No

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List names, ages, and occupation of any and all individuals currently residing at your home or residence. To include visitors staying for an extended period of time.

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Have you ever served as a sworn, certified law enforcement or correction officer in any other state, either full, part time, or reserve? Please provide what state and certification(s) you hold.

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During any employment, have you ever been involved in an internal investigation or informal discipline, to include any form of corrective action?

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Please provide the employer's name where you were involved in an internal investigation, informal discipline or corrective action, to include each incident, date(s) and outcome in full details.

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Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary complaint made against you by any Police Standards and Training Commission in this or any other state? If yes, provide full details.

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Have you ever been the subject of a Civil Rights or use of force complaint made against you by anyone in this or any other state? If yes, provide full details.

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Have you ever applied for employment or been employed with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. If yes, please supply dates and position.

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In your lifetime, have you ever been around or in the presence of another person who was either selling, using or experimenting with any illegal drugs to include un-prescribed prescription medication? If so, please provide full details of each incident and the circumstances.

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Have you ever used illegal drugs while working in the capacity of a law enforcement or corrections officer?

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Are you the subject of a pending investigation by any local, state, or federal agency or entity for criminal, civil, or administrative wrongdoing?

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Have you ever been terminated from employment for any reason or asked to resign in lieu of being terminated? If yes, please provide a date and an explanation for each incident in full detail.

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Have you ever received any disciplinary actions (verbal/written/suspensions/reprimands) from any employer? If yes, If yes, please provide a date and an explanation for each incident in full detail.

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Have you ever taken anything from an employer without authorization or permission? This includes, but not limited to theft of time, money, office supplies, etc. If yes, If yes, please provide a date and an explanation for each incident in full details.

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Have you ever applied for a job with any other law enforcement agency in or out of the state? If yes, please provide the date you submitted your application/agency name/and list the final outcome.

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Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages or used illegal drugs at a place of employment? If yes, please provide full details.

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Have you ever taken a polygraph/CVSA for employment or any other reason? If so, please provide the date and agency and the final disposition.

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List three (3) references (not including relatives or those who reside with you). Provide names, their complete home address, phone number, occupation, and email address.

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List chronologically all addresses that you have resided in the last 10 years, including residence while at school and/or military. (from-to, apt # , street addresses, city, county & state).

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Provide driver's license number, state of issue and date of expiration.

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Has your driver's license ever been denied, restricted, revoked, or suspended? If yes, please provide a date and explanation.

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Have you ever received a traffic citation, for any violation(s)? If yes, list date, violation and disposition.

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Do you owe money to any court for settlements, judgements, fines, unpaid traffic citations, or child support payments? If yes, explain in full detail.

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Do you have any type of civil process or litigation pending at this time? If yes, explain in full detail.

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Have you ever had a lien or judgement filed against you or your business or any bankruptcies? If yes, explain in full detail.

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Have you ever been a gang member or known anyone who has been associated with any gangs, organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the sheriff's office in question? (e.g. kkk, racism, organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, etc.)

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Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence? If so, explain to include dates, agency, and final disposition.

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Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity either detected or undetected? If so, explain in full detail.

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Have you ever been associated with or currently residing with someone who was charged with a crime, whether they were convicted or not? (If so, please explain in full detail)

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Have you EVER purchased, sold, used, tried, or experimented with: steroids, marijuana, cocaine, narcotic drugs, barbiturates, amphetamines or any kind of hallucinogenic drugs, synthetic drugs, or prescription drugs not prescribed to you? if yes explain the circumstances.

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Carefully review the BCSO Drug Use Policy. Are you in compliance with this policy?

• Yes
• No

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Have you fully completed all questions included in the application (both profile, agency questions, and personal references complete addresses)? Please note this should include a comprehensive employment history to include all employment held in your LIFETIME (complete addresses and reason for leaving).

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Are you the subject of a pending investigation by any local, state, or federal agency or entity for criminal, civil, or administrative wrongdoing?

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• No

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Have you ever engaged in any inappropriate conduct with a victim, witness, complainant, suspect, inmate, or an arrestee?

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Have you ever been separated or resigned from a previous criminal justice employer while under a criminal investigation, administrative investigation or was potential subject to termination of employment?

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• No

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As a candidate, it is imperative that you understand that you are required to answer each question truthfully and to be completely forthcoming with this and all future employment related requirements. Do you understand that misrepresenting or failing to disclose any inquired about issues can and will lead to you being discontinued?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever in your lifetime, as an adult or juvenile, been arrested by a law enforcement agency? Per Florida State Statute 943.058 &/or 943.059, an applicant must acknowledge all sealed or expunged records of prior arrests on an application for employment with a criminal justice agency. If yes, please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s), date(s), name of the arresting agency and final disposition. If no, answer "no".

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How were you referred to this position? If referred by a BCSO employee please state their full name and job title.

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