Detention & Corrections Deputy Recruit — Earn While You Learn

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for a Recruit Deputy Sheriff – Detention and Corrections. Recruits earn $34.15 per hour on day one and begin training for Florida certification.

The program includes 13 weeks of academy, hands-on high liability training, and 10 weeks of field training, with relocation and sign-on incentives up to $25,000. Hires receive comprehensive benefits, including health/dental/life insurance and retirement options, with overtime and shift patterns typical of

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent as required by the state.
• Must obtain Florida CJSTC certification upon completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Attend a 13-week Correctional Basic Recruit academy at SEPSI.
• Pass all academy exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• Complete training in correctional operations, firearms, defensive tactics, and emergency preparedness.
• Attend three weeks of high liability training at PCSO and ten weeks of field training.
• Participate in recruitment and community relations activities as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Rule enforcement

Learn and apply laws

High liability training

Education

High school diploma

Pass PERT exam

Job description

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for a Recruit Deputy Sheriff – Detention and Corrections. Recruits earn $34.15 per hour on day one and begin training for Florida certification.

The program includes 13 weeks of academy, hands-on high liability training, and 10 weeks of field training, with relocation and sign-on incentives up to $25,000. Hires receive comprehensive benefits, including health/dental/life insurance and retirement options, with overtime and shift patterns typical of