Patrol Deputy: Protect, Serve & Elevate Public Safety

Sjso; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The St Johns County Sheriff's Office is seeking a sworn Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county and deter crime. The role requires enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, collecting evidence, and testifying in court as needed.

You will work 12-hour shifts across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in ongoing training to maintain qualifications. Applicants must meet education and certification requirements, hold a Florida driver license, be 19+, and abide by conduct standards

Qualifications

• 19 Years or older
• Valid Florida Driver License
• High School Diploma or GED
• CJSTC Law Enforcement Certificate
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement

Responsibilities

• Patrol St Johns County to discover and deter the commission of crimes
• Enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws
• Respond to calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Administer first aid, arbitrate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, secure crime scenes, collect evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend and interview suspects, make arrests, and transport offenders
• Be engaged with the community and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems within an assigned area
• Complete detailed reports or supplements on actions taken
• Enter or retrieve data from computer terminals
• Testify as a witness in court of involvement with traffic enforcement, arrests, and investigations
• Attend annual training and maintain required qualifications and certifications
• Other duties assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CJSTC Law Enforcement Certificate

Job description

The St Johns County Sheriff's Office is seeking a sworn Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county and deter crime. The role requires enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, collecting evidence, and testifying in court as needed.

You will work 12-hour shifts across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in ongoing training to maintain qualifications. Applicants must meet education and certification requirements, hold a Florida driver license, be 19+, and abide by conduct standards