*Recruit - Detention and Corrections Deputy

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Florida; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $25,000 incentives

Relocation assistance up to $15,000

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Certification training paid while you…

Health/Dental/Life Insurance

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Voluntary 457 plan

Job summary

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Florida is hiring a Recruit Deputy Sheriff for Detention and Corrections. Recruits earn $34.15 per hour on day one and begin a 13-week academy, with certification upon successful completion.

The role includes extensive training, 12-hour shifts, and a structured path to join the jail operations. Incentives reaching up to $25,000, relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits support your decision to start a career in public safety with

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years old or older.
• Must meet Florida CJSTC standards and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend a 13-week Detention/Corrections academy and pass all exams.
• Perform duties as a Recruit Deputy Sheriff in detention settings.
• Complete in-house and field training leading to certification.

Job description

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is accepting applications for the position of Recruit Deputy Sheriff - Detention and Corrections.

Learn more about what we have to offer you if you join us - including up to $25,000 in hiring incentives!

Where’s PCSO?

Pinellas County sits on a peninsula on Florida’s West Coast between Tampa Bay and the Gulf, home to some of the most consistently high ranked beaches in the country and a year-round climate that makes the most of your time off. A great place to live is only half of the value of joining us. Be a part of the supportive culture and work environment in a jail facility that embraces technology.

Looking for a great career?

Join our team of dedicated professionals providing care and custody for an average daily population of 3,000 inmates. You must be 19 years old and meet the requirements and standards of the Florida (CJSTC) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13.

Get paid while you learn!

Recruits earn $34.15 per hour on their first day of employment. If you successfully complete the hiring process, you'll start work on May 10, 2027 and attend our next 13-week Agency Sponsored Detention Academy to become a certified Florida corrections officer. Once you are assigned to the jail, you will begin working 14 twelve-hour shifts per month.

What does training look like?

For your first 2 weeks, you'll be onsite at the Pinellas County Jail learning more about the job and performing the same type of physical activities you'll be expected to complete in the academy, so you are prepped for success.

The academy will be a combination of a classroom setting where you will learn correctional operations and procedures, and a variety of physical activities including:

• Firearms training
• Defensive tactics
• First responder techniques
• Officer survival
• Emergency preparedness

A minimum of 80% on all academy exams is required to complete the academy and you must pass the State of Florida Correctional Officer certification exam to move forward.

You'll return to the PCSO upon obtaining your certification, and complete 3 weeks of in-house high liability training prior to being assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) for 10 weeks of hands-on training at various posts so you'll be prepared to operate independently as a Deputy Sheriff.

Are there other things to consider before making the move?

Yes, we have up to $25,000 in hiring incentives and a great benefits package available!

HIRING INCENTIVES:

• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance (if you are moving from outside the area to Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, or Manatee County)
• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus:
• $5,000 when you achieve your certification
• $2,500 upon completion of 3rd year of employment
• $2,500 upon completion of 4th year of employment
• 100% paid training to obtain your Florida certification while you work

OTHER BENEFITS:

• 10% night shift differential
• 140 hours of accrued annual leave
• Great meal options available at no cost every shift
• $5,000 after 5-years of service
• Health/Dental/Life Insurance - high quality plans at reasonable rates
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) - 3% mandatory contribution
• Voluntary 457 deferred compensation/retirement plans

NOTE:

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies are prohibited from using tobacco and/or nicotine and from having any tattoo(s), temporary decal(s), and/or body art that is visible on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck, or hands (defined as the area from the wrist to the fingertips), while wearing the agency uniform.

You must successfully pass a physical assessment prior to hire: https://pinellassheriff.gov/media/NeoGov/new-hire-coopers-test.pdf

The review and selection process varies by position and applicant; in all instances the maximum duration is 22 weeks.

Job Description:

• Attend a thirteen (13) week Correctional Basic Recruit academy at SEPSI;
• Pass all academy exams with a minimum score of 80%;
• Successfully complete training in the following disciplines:
• Correctional operations and procedures
• Firearms training
• Defensive tactics
• First responder techniques
• Officer survival
• Emergency preparedness
• Attend three (3) weeks of high liability training at PCSO in addition to the academy;
• Attend one week of agency orientation;
• Successfully complete ten weeks of field training;
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education.
• Attainment of previous college credits from a regionally accredited college that includes English Comp I -OR- succes

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary