Deputy Sheriff

A Deputy Sheriff serves in a highly responsible and visible capacity in the protection of life and property, preserves the public peace, prevents crimes, arrests violators of the law, enforces all laws and ordinances and performs other related work as required or assigned. This position is open for our January 2027 hiring class. Conducts self-initiated investigations to identify sources of illegal activity. The member will process raw intelligence data, document said data as appropriate and disseminate to the proper investigative entities. Documents and carefully maintains the security and control of all collected evidence, ensuring the integrity of the evidence and limited accessibility so the evidence may be presented and accepted by a court of law pursuant to state and federal statutes consistent with agency policies and procedures. Assists other agencies/divisions in conducting criminal investigations by sharing information, expertise and/or other investigative resources as appropriate while keeping their supervisor apprised of the nature and specifics of the request for assistance. Maintains communication by properly operating a radio or other approved communications device for routine communication with members of their agency or with outside agencies when involved in multi-jurisdictional cases, following all applicable procedures and policies regarding transmissions. Basic law enforcement certification required (420 hours). Successful completion of state exam. Process a valid Driver’s License upon hire. Maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. High school diploma or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr