Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Certified)

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher starting pay option

Career advancement path

Job summary

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office seeks candidates for Deputy Sheriff Trainee. The role focuses on general public safety with potential assignment to special units. Trainees work under a Field Training Officer and are promoted after completing training.

The position involves law enforcement duties, evidence collection, and community interactions. Starting pay varies by experience: less than 2 years at $26.74/hr ($55,619.20 annually), 2-3 years at $28.08/hr ($58,406.40), and 3+ years at

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED is required.
• Florida Driver's License must be valid at hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws and regulations.
• Respond to calls involving robberies, disturbances, accidents and more.
• Direct traffic and enforce traffic laws on county roads.
• Serve writs, warrants, and court orders.
• Collect evidence and testify in court when needed.
• May be assigned to special units and perform related duties.

Skills

Defensive driving

Firearm safety

Radio equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Driver's License

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

STARTING SALARY

LESS THAN 2 YRS EXPERIENCE - $26.74/HR ($55,619.20)
2 -3 YEARS EXPERIENCE - $28.08/HR ($58,406.40)
3 OR MORE YEARS EXPERIENCE - $29.49/HR ($61,339.20)

**NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE THE OPTION TO SELECT THE HIGHER STARTING PAY (IF ELIGIBLE) OR UP TO THREE (3) YEARS CREDIT TOWARD CAREER PATH ENHANCEMENT**

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible work of general public safety nature with primary emphasis on protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and regulations. Maybe assigned to special units within the division on as assignment basis.

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEES (DST) ARE REQUIRED TO WORK UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A FIELD TRAINING OFFICER. ONCE A DST HAS COMPLETED THE FULL FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM, THEY WILL BE PROMOTED TO A DEPUTY SHERIFF AND BE RELEASED TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY. DST ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WORK SIGNAL 15 OR OFF DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. DST WILL NOT HAVE A TAKE-HOME CAR UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETED FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM AND HAVE ATTAINED THE RANK OF DEPUTY SHERIFF.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Applies law during arrest and/or search;
• Patrols assigned area in a radio equipped vehicle preserving law and order to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes;
• Answers a variety of calls and complaints involving robberies, domestic disturbances, auto accidents and other misdemeanors or felonies;
• Directs flow of traffic enforcing laws, arresting violators, enforcing traffic laws on county roads;
• Serves writs, warrants, summonses, civil papers and court orders;
• Patrols parks, buildings, installations and property to prevent damage by fire, theft and/or vandalism;
• Collects evidence relating to crime or accidents;
• Obtains witnesses and evidence testifying in court relative to arrests or citations issued;
• Locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders;
• Makes arrests and transports prisoners to and from confinement;
• Performs community interactions;
• May be assigned to special units within the division;
• Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Must be able to meet physical standards as required by the department; operate a motor vehicle.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work inside and outside in all types of weather; stand, run, walk, stoop, crawl, bend, use of both arms and hands, both legs and feet; detect smells

KNOWLEDGE OF

Communication equipment, firearm safety procedures; correct radio codes; first aid kit, flares; uniform traffic violations.

ABILITY TO

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; analyze information or situations; solve problems; recall facts; describe persons, things or events; read and comprehend information; show courtesy; speak clearly; print legibly and prepare written reports; follow directions; apply mathematical skills; read a map; operate radio equipment and follow procedure; differentiate between voice transmissions; maintain personal fitness; demonstrate service weapon firing and safety procedures; operate a motor vehicle.

SKILLS

Use and care of firearms; defensive driving.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of minimum requirements as set out in Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.

LICENSE

Applicant must have a valid Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.

ADDITIONAL

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), firearms qualification test, and a computer voice stress analyzer examination, psychological examination and physical and drug screening if selected for hire. Preference will be given to current Santa Rosa County Reserve Officers that have completed 250 hours of reserve training or mandatory Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Training. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a complex vision exam in order to drive an agency vehicle.

CERTIFICATION

Florida Police Standards