Academy Sponsorship Deputy Sheriff Recruit

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)
• 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