*Lateral Entry* Law Enforcement Officer

Flaglersheriff; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving Allowance

Completion bonuses after PTO phase and yearly milestones

Job summary

Flaglersheriff is seeking a Current Florida Sworn Law Enforcement Officer to provide essential law enforcement services in Flagler County. Candidates must hold a Florida Law Enforcement Certification and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

The role involves responding to community needs through policing and requires compliance with agency standards. A High School diploma or equivalent is necessary, alongside the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s licence and a clean felony record.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Must not have received a dishonorable or general discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement service in the neighborhoods of Flagler County.
• Operate within a work environment driven by community and intelligence lead policing.
• Act under the authority of the Sheriff without close supervision.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Florida Law Enforcement Certification

Job description

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 Sheriffs 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.