Experienced Deputy Sheriff School Resource Deputy 15000 Hiring Incentive For Experience
Experienced Deputy Sheriff School Resource Deputy 15000 Hiring Incentive For Experience
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General Description
**THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IS OFFERING A $15000 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH AT LEAST 4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE**
The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for the position of EXPERIENCED DEPUTY SHERIFF SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY.
To be eligible for the hiring incentive applicants must have four 4 years of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
The hiring incentive of $15000 will be broken down as follows:
$5000 First paycheck
$4000 After 1 year of employment
$3000 After 2 years of employment
$2000 After 3 years of employment
$1000 After 4 years of employment
Applicants eligible for the hiring incentive who successfully gain employment with SCSO as a Deputy Sheriff will be required to sign an employment agreement committing them to maintaining employment with SCSO for one 1 year. If the employment agreement is broken the employee will be required to reimburse SCSO the first $15000 hiring incentive payment of $5000.The Deputy Sheriff assigned to School Safety (School Resources DeputySRD) involves providing law enforcement and other community and educational support services to the Seminole County Schools and the surrounding community. This role provides opportunities for personal and professional development enhancing skills in communication conflict resolution and crisis management. SRDs receive additional enhanced training including but not limited to tactical single response active threat training hands on experience with emerging school technologies and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of training opportunities and enrichment.
The Sheriffs Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System (FRS) paid medical/dental/life insurance generous leave accrual wellness benefits education incentives and assistance.REQUIRED DOCUMENT
Each applicant must complete aNOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver.Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the prescreen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of May 13 2025.
Typical Duties
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.It should be noted that all Deputy Sheriff positions in the Sheriffs Office are interchangeable and no particular assignment shall be construed as permanent. All Deputy Sheriff positions shall conform to the minimum standards as set forth in the Deputy Sheriff job description.
REFERENCEDEPUTY SHERIFFVIAJOB DESCRIPTIONS
Interface with students during class presentations class breaks meal periods before and after school.
A School Resource Deputy plays a crucial role in fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. We expect our deputies to be the subject matter expert on school safety at their school. Responsibilities include ensuring campus security building positive relationships with students and collaborating with school staff to address safety concerns. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on students lives while promoting a sense of community and wellbeing within the school.Assist school personnel to design and coordinate protection/security/response strategies for large and special events held on school properties. (These include but are not limited to graduations athletic events musical events assemblies protests and walkouts. This also includes events that are sponsored by community groups and held on school properties.
Assist school personnel to ensure that visitor management practices policies and procedures are followed and that school grounds (campuses) are safe.
Assist school personnel in the annual physical audits and safety/security assessments of school campuses and buildings. Recommend corrective action to the school administration and the Department of School Safety & Security.
Assist school personnel with the emergency management requirements associated with the opening of schools as shelters during emergencies.Additional duties include:- Being the first line of defense at your school campus protecting our most vulnerable citizens
- Being an active member of the campus Emergency Response Team by assisting with conducting emergency drills and training staff
- Engaging with students and staff during class breaks meal periods before and after school
- Participating as a member of the school threat management team to evaluate students of concern
- Becoming a valued member of your school community by participating in school meetings and events. to facilitate better community relations
- Conducting a variety of investigations that arise during the school day in collaboration with other investigative units as needed
- Identifying and resolving problems on your school campus; develop strategies programs and crime prevention methods that reduce crime and the fear of crime
- Facilitate interest and involvement in a variety of endeavors intended to enhance the educational experience
- Performing other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions
- Assignments range from elementary middle and high schools as well as middle school float and Seminole State College positions
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 36 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. PreferenceEligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain PreferenceEligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
