Deputy Sheriff Reserve

Broward County Sheriff's Office; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Broward County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for the Deputy Sheriff Reserve (part-time) position in Florida. The agency is coordinating condensed testing for out-of-area applicants and will schedule selection quickly to minimize travel; applicants cover their own travel expenses.

Minimum requirements include U.S. citizenship, 19+ years, a high school diploma or equivalent, Florida law enforcement certification, and a clean background.

Qualifications

• Must pass SWIMMING and BASIC MOTOR SKILLS tests prior to applying.
• FDLE Certification documentation required with online application.

Responsibilities

• Law enforcement patrol activities and related duties as assigned.
• Conduct traffic control, investigations and security tasks.
• Perform duties described for court security, vessel patrol, K-9 handling and other assignments as needed in Broward County.

Skills

Swimming

Motor skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FDLE Certification

Job description

The Deputy Sheriff Reserve position is a part time law enforcement position.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is now offering condensed testing for out of area candidates. Human Resources will schedule and coordinate the selection process within a short time frame to minimize travel. Applicants are responsible for all travel expenses.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTING THE ONLINE APPLICATION:

• SWIMMING and BASIC MOTOR SKILLS tests results.
• If ever arrested, submit official court disposition, police report, and written statement for review.
• FDLE Certification documentation.
• Certified "entire" driving history.
• DD214 Member 4 form (if claiming Veterans' Preference).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 19 years.
• United States Citizen at time of application (F.S.S.943.13(2)).
• High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All candidates must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation (F.S.S. 943.13). If ever arrested, candidates must submit official court documents and police reports with the application. A written statement explaining the arrest and the outcome must also be attached to the application for review. Official court documents can be obtained from the Clerk of the Court in the county in which the incident occurred. Documents must be submitted with your application.
• Must successfully pass the SWIMMING and BASIC MOTOR SKILLS tests prior to submitting an application. Results for all required tests must be attached to the online application.
• Candidates must be Law Enforcement Certified in the state of Florida at the time of application. FDLE Certification must be attached to the online application.
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form to the online application.
• Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
• Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year and seven (7) year Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 7 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
• The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
• Driving history records must be attached to the online application.

This is law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Employees in this classification perform work in varied law enforcement assignments, including but not necessarily limited to, motorized patrol, traffic control and enforcement, preliminary and follow-up investigation at crime scenes, courthouse and port security, vessel patrol, scuba diving, K-9 handling, serving writs, other court process actions, and assistance in public safety education and community service programs. Work involved an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in addressing emergency situations. Work assignments and instructions are received from an administrative superior who reviews work methods and results through observation, reports and conferences. Incumbents perform essential class functions as outlined herein according to functional area of assignment. Performs related work as directed. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs law enforcement patrol activities including, but not necessarily limited to, teletype checks of property or person; records checks on firearms, stolen equipment or wanted/stolen vehicles; assessments of driver's operational capacities; transportation of mental patients, prisoners or suspects; felony stops; Be On the Look Out (BOLO) reviews; searches for missing, lost or wanted persons; separation of persons involved in domestic disputes; dwelling, building or grounds inspections; vehicle pursuits; detainment of suspect vehicle drivers; alarm responses; arrest approach and methods planning; arrests; searches of persons, places and property; riot control; subdues resisting offenders using force where appropriate up to and including deadly force.

Performs law enforcement investigations including, but not necessarily limited to, recording identifying marks on vehicles, firearms and oth