Law Enforcement Deputy JOB FAIR Tuesday, June 17 from 3pm - 6pm at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 6010 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232 Interact with current SCSO Law Enforcement Deputies and specialty units (K9, SWAT, Marine, HDU and more) and view SCSO equipment. HR will be onsite to answer questions and assist with completing the application. Applicants are encouraged to submit an application prior to attending at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sarasotasheriff. All interested in certified and sponsorship positions are encouraged to attend. Starting pay - LE Deputy Certified $77,641 - $84,193 *based on 2184 work schedule and verified experience LE Sponsorship - $31.18 per hour until certified Job Description - Law Enforcement Certified The 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. Minimum Requirements Must be at least 21 years old Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent Must be a US citizen Must have a valid driver's license Must also have one of the following: - Associate's Degree or equivalent from and accredited college or university; - Prior military services with completed military contract and Honorable discharge; - 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 Military or prior LE experienced applicants who do not possess an AA Degree or equivalent must successfully complete the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and achieve a score of 267 or higher in Verbal Skills and 241 or higher in Quantitative Skills (math). Job Description - Law Enforcement Sponsorship THIS IS FOR THE JANUARY 2025 CLASS!! The recruit will attend the law enforcement academy to obtain their law enforcement certification. The hiring process steps will begin August 2024. The 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. General Description of Duties - Law Enforcement Sponsorship Complete assignment as directed, maintain work areas, collect/recover latent prints, collect and preserve evidence/property, examine bodies 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, conduct traffic stop, search for missing, lost, or runaway juveniles, inform victims of victim's legal rights, counsel and / or separate people involved in domestic dispute, 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 office, conduct field frisk or pat down search, respond to bomb/explosive threat, pursue vehicles/watercraft, control disorderly or irate persons, testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or depositions, locate/contact property owners, conduct minor investigations, establish identity of suspect/arrestee. Minimum Requirements Must meet the following requirements: Must be a US citizen Must be at least 21 years old Must have a valid driver license Must have a high school diploma Those who do not possess an associates or the amount of credits, but has served a full term in the US Military, must successfully complete the Wonderlic Test. Additional Information Sponsorship pay based on 2080 hours, certified pay based on 2184 hour per week work schedule The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires 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. SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time Pay: $77,641.00 - $84,193.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Overnight shift Rotating weekends License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $77,641 - $84,193 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
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