Law Enforcement Deputy Recruit – Sign-On Bonus

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Signing bonus $3,000

Additional up to $5,000 first-time off

Descripción de la vacante

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the Deputy Sheriff Recruit - Law Enforcement position, with a start date of April 12, 2027 and an application window from November 26, 2026 to January 22, 2027. The program includes a 21‑week academy and 12‑hour shifts after graduation.

During the academy, recruits earn $68,960 annually while training, with potential additional signing bonuses for eligible hires.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an accredited DOE institution.
• College credits including English Comp I or pass PERT (SPC).
• Pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for Law Enforcement.
• Pass the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office new hire physical assessment.
• Successful completion of law enforcement training as required by Florida.
• Certification by Florida CJSTC as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13.
• Valid Florida Driver's license (minimum Class E).
• Credit check may be required.
• Veteran status or higher education exemption from CJBAT.

Responsabilidades

• Attend a 21‑week Law Enforcement Academy at SEPSI.
• Pass all academy exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• Complete disciplines: firearms, arrest techniques, defensive tactics, first responder, vehicle operation, officer survival, emergency preparedness.
• Attend nine more weeks of high liability training in addition to the academy.
• Complete up to fourteen weeks of field training.
• Maintain regular attendance as an essential function.
• As needed, report during emergencies or natural disasters.
• Participate in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities.

Conocimientos

Firearms training

Defensive tactics

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Written reports

Public safety communication

Critical thinking

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

English Comp I or PERT requirement

CJBAT certification for Law Enforcement

Florida CJSTC training completion

Florida Driver's license (Class E)

Descripción del empleo

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the Deputy Sheriff Recruit - Law Enforcement position, with a start date of April 12, 2027 and an application window from November 26, 2026 to January 22, 2027. The program includes a 21‑week academy and 12‑hour shifts after graduation.

During the academy, recruits earn $68,960 annually while training, with potential additional signing bonuses for eligible hires.