**Lateral Entry*** Law Enforcement Officer

Flagler County Sheriff's Office; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving Allowance

Incentives upon completion of phases

Job summary

Flagler County Sheriff's Office in Bunnell is seeking qualified law enforcement officers. This role provides essential policing services to the community, requiring calm responses in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will receive financial incentives, including a $5,000 moving allowance and additional bonuses based on tenure and certification acknowledgment. Applicants must hold a valid Florida driver's license and meet state certification standards.

Qualifications

• Must be currently Florida Certified in Law Enforcement or a Certified Law Enforcement Officer eligible for an Equivalency of Training (EOT).
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Must hold a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement service in neighborhoods of Flagler County.
• Operate within community and intelligence-led policing environments.
• Respond calmly under volatile circumstances.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

FOR THE FIRST TWENTY (20) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THAT WANT TO MAKE THE MOVE AND EARN UP TO $20,000 IN INCENTIVES, APPLY TODAY!!

Current Florida Sworn Law Enforcement Officer

• $5,000 Moving Allowance
• $5,000 at Completion of PTO phase
• $5,000 at Completion of Year 2
• $5,000 at Completion of Year 3

Current Out-of-State Sworn Law Enforcement Officer

• $5,000 Moving Allowance
• $5,000 at Completion of PTO phase
• $2,500 at Completion of Year 2
• $2,500 at Completion of Year 3
• $5,000 at Acknowledgment of Certification by State (State Incentive)

Duties And Responsibilities

This individual is responsible for providing law enforcement service in the neighborhoods of Flagler County. They are expected to operate within a work environment driven by both community and intelligence lead policing. Deputy Sheriff’s act under the color of the authority of the Sheriff and provide those services that support the programs and policies without close supervision. Deputy Sheriffs provide calm responses under volatile circumstances and must constantly remember that their personal actions reflect on the whole of the agency and the Sheriff.

Minimum Selection Criteria

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida; AND
• Must be currently Florida Certified in Law Enforcement or a Certified Law Enforcement Officer eligible for an Equivalency of Training (EOT); AND
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; AND
• Must not have received a dishonorable or general discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces; AND
• Must show capabilities of performing the minimum standards appropriate to this agency; AND
• Must have or be able to obtain and hold a valid Florida driver’s license.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.