Employer
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Salary
$67,100.80 - $75,420.80 Annually
Location
6010 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232
Job Type
CIVILIAN
Job Number
2025-00146
Division/Bureau
HR Bureau
Section (Cost Center)
HR Backgrounds Section
Opening Date
06/23/2025
Closing Date
7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If documentation is not received, your application will not be processed for further consideration.
SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description The background investigator will conduct a thorough background investigation of both sworn and civilian applicants being considered for employment. This work involves extensive responsibility for utilizing independent judgement and individual initiative. Investigations are to be conducted within the established parameters: guidelines and principles of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and policies. Job responsibilities include: scheduling/conducting applicant interviews, verifying personal reference and neighborhood checks, researching and verifying employment history, academic records, military service, driving record, and conducting civil records checks. The background investigator will produce a final report containing all pertinent facts of an individual's background and character in a clear, concise and orderly fashion. The background investigator will attend job fairs and other events as needed for recruitment of potential applicants, and perform other duties as assigned.
General Description of Duties Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; knowledge of general orders; review criminal history background information; conduct application related interviews; verify applicant personal data; verify applicant references; research driving record; make recommendations as to applicant status; review applicant file; generate background investigative report; conduct search of civil/criminal records; review applicant credit history; develop and utilize proper resources.
Minimum Requirements •Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
•Four (4) years related experience. 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 two (2) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
•Knowledge of research/data gathering techniques to obtain valid and reliable data/information.
•Proficient in the use of computer and office equipment required to perform the position tasks.
•Efficient in time management skills relating to daily work activities, tasks, and special assignments.
•Ability to obtain the desired pertinent information from individuals through verbal questioning and discussion without violating individual’s rights and maintaining compliance with the law and agency policies.
Additional Information PG 04
Annual Work Hours 2080
Long Term Salary Cap $89,980.80
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.