Detention Deputy Recruit Sponsorship
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General Description
- The Seminole County Sheriffs Officeis now accepting applications forDETENTIONDEPUTY RECRUIT (SPONSORSHIP) FOR CORRECTIONS.Detention Deputies perform generalized corrections work in the care custody control and reentry of sentenced and nonsentenced inmates at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.A Detention Deputy is a uniformed officer who is responsible for the care custody control and reentry of sentenced and nonsentenced inmates. As a Detention Deputy your role includes helping provide offenders with the tools necessary to become law abiding citizens upon release. Detention Deputies maintain a consistent routine and demeanor while supervising offenders.
The hourly base salary for this position while in the Corrections academy is $20.00 an hour. After completion of the Corrections academy you will receive the starting Detention Deputy salary of $58024 $25.95 per hour)plus the potential for additional holiday pay up to $3425 for those employees who work twelve 12 hour shifts. The Sheriffs Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System paid medical/dental/life insurance generous leave accrual wellness benefits education incentives and assistance.REQUIRED DOCUMENTEach 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 application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.Applicationsmust be submitted before the closing date of May 27 2025.
Successful candidates will begin attending the Corrections Academy on August 25 2025.Successful candidates will be hired as employees of the Seminole County Sheriffs Office. Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions duties responsibilities and skills is not intended to be allinclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriffs Office.
Candidates must sign an agreement with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office.
Candidates selected must fulfill all of the requirements of the academy.
Candidates that fail to complete and/or pass the academy or the State Officer Certification Exam will be required to reimburse the Seminole County Sheriffs Office for all expenses incurred.
Candidates must follow all policy procedures and general orders of the Seminole County Sheriffs Office.
Candidates are required to pass the BAT (Basic Abilities Test) PAT (Physical Abilities Test) and the Civil Service written exam.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.Detention Deputies Typical Duties:- Supervising inmates to prevent altercations
- Maintaining accurate count and current location of all inmates
- Communicating effectively and coherently with other officers and inmates
- Demonstrating communications skills in court and other formal settings
- Ensure the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility
- Perform crisis intervention functions to include counseling suicide prevention recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action
- Maintain detailed documentation
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
- Applicant must be a United States citizen
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Selected applicants will be requested to sign an Employment Agreement for a 2year time commitment in position from successful completion of the agencys field training program
- Applicants who do not successfully complete the academy will be required to reimburse the Sheriffs Office for all expenses incurred up to the last active training date
- Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License
- Upon successful completion of the academy applicants are required to pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) state exam
- Applicant must pass a physical examination with drug screening and a psychological evaluation by a licensed physician
- All applicants must submit to a thorough background investigation in accordance with FDLE standards
- All applicants will be required to take a Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T. and Civil Service Written Examination and must achieve a score of 70 or higher in each of the three 3 sections (reading comprehension problem solving and report writing)
- Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriffs Office one 1 year probationary period
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employees duties for this position to include schedules work hours and required training activities calls for mandatory overtime needs and call for service during times of an emergency.
Ability to analyze information or situations; synthesize information and/or circumstances; solve problems; recall facts and/or information; describe persons things and/or events. Ability to read and comprehend information; speak clearly; and prepare written reports. Ability to follow written and oral instructions/directions. Ability to read maps; select correct radio code for situation; operate radio equipment; follow radio procedures; attain and maintain weapons proficiency; maintain personal fitness; demonstrate firearms safety procedures; demonstrate service weapon firing; demonstrate shotgun firing; and demonstrate chemical agent use.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is generally in a classroom setting detention facility in a Sheriffs Office marked emergency vehicle (depending on job assignment) or in field work environment.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
MobilityFrequent standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time walking for extended periods of time stooping bending climbing stairs running may be required to drive an agency vehicle; constant use of a computer; use of a firearm
LiftingAble to lift 50 pounds
VisualConstant overall binocular vision; constant color perception constant eyehand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/closeup work; constant field of vision/peripheral
DexterityFrequent repetitive motion and reaching
Hearing/TalkingConstant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio
Emotional/Psychological Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma grief and death; frequent public contact; decisionmaking and concentration
Special RequirementsAbility to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off including working weekends nights holidays and/or overtime; May be required to respond for any critical incident manmade or natural; must be able to appropriately wear and operate a selfcontained breathing apparatus
Environmental Exposure to varied weather conditions
Classified PositionPlease direct any questions to:
Seminole County Sheriffs Office
Recruitment & Selection
2772 Depot Avenue
Sanford FL 32773
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
