Law Enforcement Deputy (Certified)

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health counseling (onsite)

Job summary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office seeks a deputy to uphold laws fairly and professionally. Responsibilities include patrolling, stopping traffic when needed, informing suspects of rights, and performing duties tied to investigations and safety.

The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, the ability to handle high-pressure situations, and a willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends. A background in law enforcement or related education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours, or military service with Honorable discharge, or 3 years LE experience within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Patrol areas and conduct traffic stops.
• Inform suspects of rights and arrest suspects as needed.
• Review BOLOS and prepare reports/affidavits.
• Transport persons in custody and provide first aid/CPR when required.
• Conduct active patrolling, search for missing persons, and secure scenes.

Skills

12-hour shifts

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree 60 credits

Military service w/ Honorable discharge

3 years LE experience

Job description

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

The term “experience,” refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

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Job Description

The law enforcement deputy will administer the laws of Sarasota County, the State of Florida and of the United States in a fair, impartial and professional manner. The deputy will have duties that consist of, but not limited to patrolling areas, conducting traffic stops, informing suspects of their rights, arresting suspects, mediating domestic disputes, protecting crime scenes until assistance arrives, reviewing BOLOS, pursuing vehicles, preparing reports or affidavits and any other law enforcement duties deemed appropriate. This is a safety sensitive position.

General Description of Duties

Tasks: Complete assignments as directed; maintain work areas; collect/recover latent prints; collect and preserve evidence/property; examine bodes of deceased; investigate/document injury to inmate; monitor/respond dispatch and calls for service, secure crime scene; apprehend suspects; respond to traffic accidents; monitor and report road/traffic conditions and hazards; retrieve and enter information from mobile computer; provide assistance to patrol deputies/detectives/other units; guard persons in custody; originate new cases; administer field check to suspected intoxicated drivers; transport persons (such as injured, threatened, deceased, or lost persons, mental patients, prisoners or suspects; administer first aid/CPR; confront and control or disperse demonstrators, rioters, or crowds; conduct active patrolling of assigned area, conducts traffic stop, search for missing. lost, or runaway juveniles; informs victims of victims' legal rights; counsel and/or separate people involved in domestic disputes; investigate non-police action calls (such as animal calls, rescue calls); Conduct traffic crash investigation; conduct dwelling, building, or grounds check (EP); Photograph/video tape crime scene/evidence; seize, impound, or confiscate vehicle/watercraft or property; noncustodial and custodial interview of persons such as suspects, victims, witnesses, or informants; review Be-On-The-Look-Out (BOLO); act or respond to hostage or kidnapper; File complaints with state attorney's office; conduct field frisk or pat down search; respond to bomb/explosive threat; pursue vehicle/watercraft; control disorderedly or irate persons; testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or dispositions; located/contact property owners; conduct minor investigations; establish identity of suspect/arrestee.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Must also have one of the following:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university;
• Prior military services with completed military contract and Honorable discharge OR three (3) years active military reserve service;
• Three (3) years prior full time Law Enforcement experience. Experience must have occurred within three (3) years of application;
• Three (3) years prior experience as a corrections deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

Additional Information

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Long Term Salary $98,389.00

Annual Work Hours 2184

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.

If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services.

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• I have an associate's degree or 60 college credit hours.
• I have prior military services with completed military contract and an Honorable discharge (OR three (3) years active military reserve service;) AND an associate's degree or 60 college credit hours.
• I have prior military services with completed military contract and an will be or have taken the REQUIRED Wonderlic.
• I have three years prior full time Law Enforcement experience within three years of application date.
• None of the above.

02

• Law Enforcement Certified in Florida
• Law Enforcement Certified in a state other than Florida but am currently enrolled in EOT.
• Currently enrolled in a Law Enforcement academy
• None of the above.

03

• Yes, I have used drugs within 12 months of this application date.
• No

04

• Yes, I have tattoos on my head, scalp, face, neck, or hands.
• No, I do not.

05

• Yes, and I would like to be removed from all other application processes and eligibility lists.
• No, I understand that I can only have ONE active application at one time.

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• YES- All answers and documentation are TRUE and ACCURATE.
• No- Not eligible for employment.
• Required Question

All information and documents you provide in this application must support your selected answers and will be verified, and additional documentation may be required. By completing this application and supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting what has been provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.