Academy Sponsorship - Deputy Sheriff Recruit
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ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP - DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT
Citrus County Sheriffs Office
STARTING PAY RATE:$24.04/HR ($50003.20 ANNUALLY)
JOB TYPE:Deputy Sheriff Recruit
General Description:CCSO is looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become a deputy sheriff with the Citrus County Sheriffs Office. Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to the law enforcement academy at Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC). Successful candidates will be under contract with CCSO for a total of three years from their hire date. THIS IS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE WTC POLICE ACADEMY STARTING IN JULY2026.
ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS:
- To pass a Competency Assessment Test and Physical Abilities Testprior to the start of the academy
- To pass the WTC requiredCJBAT test to qualifyfor police academy admission
- To pass WTCs Academy program
- To pass the Florida State Officer Certification Exam
- To perform various administrative duties training exercises and observation events when not engaged in academy courses
- Regular dependable prepared and punctual attendance required
- To be appropriately dressed and groomed
- Acts in a professional manner demonstrating helpful and courteous behavior
- Be available to immediately start complete and successfully pass all portions of our agency background process prior to the start of the academy as describe below under the selection process
- Commute to and from the academy daily according to the class schedule
- All CCSO employees are considered essential emergency workers and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 19 years of age at the completion of the academy
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States
- Must have a valid Class E Florida Drivers License
- Must have a High School diploma or GED
- Must not have been convicted of a felony
- Must not have used tried tasted experimented or possessed any illegal controlled substances in the last 12 months OR Schedule I or II substance within the last five years at the time of the application
SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES:
- On-line application
- Competency Assessment test
- Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
- Agency Ride Along (optional)
- Oral Board Review interview
- Background Investigation and Employment Checks
- Truth Verification Exam (CVSA)
- FDLE Medical exam and drug screen
- Psychological assessment
BENEFITS:
- Deputy Sheriff Recruits receive full-time CCSO benefits which include medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid time off access to CCSO gym Florida Retirement System
- Eligible for the Florida State $5000 bonus program for new LE officers and out-of-state recruits
Citrus County Sheriffs Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/ hires transfers and promotions are made without regard to race color national origin sex age disability marital status religion genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Drug-Free Workplace
Employment Type
Full Time
