Deputy Sheriff-TEA; Non-Certified

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Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program

Persons who gain or are appointed as full-time Certified Law Enforcement Officers with a Florida criminal justice agency on or after July 1, 2022 and who have never previously been employed as a Law Enforcement Officer within the State of Florida are eligible for a One-Time Bonus Payment of $5,000. Bonus payments are considered taxable income and will be issued by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) in the gross amount of $6,694 (includes $1,694 for the payment of taxes).

The DEO remains responsible for issuing payments and enforcing repayment, should the recipient leave employment as a Law Enforcement Officer before the two-year agreement has been completed. Additional Program Information is available here.

This position is a non-certified position while completing a CJSTC-approved academy. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the academy and passing of the Florida state certification exam.

This position performs general law enforcement work with the responsibility of preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention and investigation of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law and other related duties as directed or assigned. Work involves an element of personal danger. Employees must be able to act effectively without direct supervision and to exercise discretion, caution, common sense, reasonable calmness, and self-control under adverse conditions while maintaining control of a particular situation or emergency.

Duties may involve other special assignments of similar complexity including providing assistance to those who are unable to care for themselves, the intoxicated, addicted, mentally ill, physically disabled, and persons of all ages. Work may be performed either in uniform or plain clothes, on foot or in an automobile, and on any assigned shift.

Employees report to a designated Sergeant and are responsible to their Lieutenant, Captain, Chief, Assistant Sheriff, and the Sheriff. Performance is evaluated through reports, personal contact, inspection, examination, discussions, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

The position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect, and commitment to excellence and acts in accordance with the Canon of Law Enforcement Ethics.

To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in local, state and federal statutes and ordinances, officer safety, firearms proficiency, knowledge of geographical jurisdiction, defensive and control tactics, conflict resolution, general communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal skills, problem solving, driving, team building skills, and interviewing skills.

• Pass LCSO's Physical Abilities Test in 6 minutes 4 seconds.
• Complete the Oral Board process.
• Receive approval of the Sheriff.

• Ability to successfully complete a CJSTC-approved program in law enforcement and pass the Florida state certification exam in law enforcement.
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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• In compliance with 943.13 F.S., the position requires the employee to be at least 19 years of age, be a citizen of the United States, and be of good moral character.
• Must have passed the Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (FBAT/CJBAT) for Law Enforcement within the last four years or provide proof of education or military exemption.
• Must not be disqualified by any factors outlined in the application for employment.
• Must maintain a primary residence within Leon County or a county adjacent to Leon (Wakulla, Liberty, Gadsden, and…