Deputy Sheriff - Criminal Court Security

Overview

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement Criminal Court Security. This position is located at any of the Pinellas County Courthouses.

This position requires that the applicant be at least 21 years of age and certified by the Florida (CJSTC) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in compliance with Chapter 943 F.S.S. as well as meet the minimum vision requirement of 20/30 corrected visual acuity.

Certified Law Enforcement Experience Pay:

• 1 year = $67,619.55
• 2 years = $68,295.55
• 3 years = $69,149.39
• 4 years = $70,013.84
• 5+ years = $71,064.03

With three (3) or more years Certified Law Enforcement experience, eligible to receive:

• Signing bonus = $5,000
• Relocation Stipend to Pinellas County
• From out-of-state = $3,000
• From Manatee, Hillsborough, Pasco or Hernando Counties = $500
• From all other Florida locations = $1,500

With less than three (3) years Certified Law Enforcement experience, eligible to receive.

• Signing bonus = $3,000

First time newly employed Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida may be eligible for an additional bonus up to $5,000 through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity while funding is available.

A Certified Deputy must have the ability to perform essential physical tasks at a set standard. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office requires potential candidates to meet the listed standards prior to being offered employment. The physical assessment requirements require viewing specified materials.

• Pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators
• Patrols assigned areas of the County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against person or property
• Makes arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations
• Protects the crime scene, gathers and preserves matters of evidence, takes and records testimony; directs and coordinates activities on-site until relieved by a superior officer; assists detectives in specialized investigations
• Transports arrested individuals to jail, and prepares offense and case reports and investigative information for evidence for court
• Serves warrants, capias, court orders and other legal processes; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders
• Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons to traffic law violators; reports unsafe road conditions; directs the flow of traffic when required; investigates traffic accidents
• Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed investigation and follow-up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court
• Assists in the training of personnel
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Certification of completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida
• Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License (minimum Class
  
  E)
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

• Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices
• Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Pinellas County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County
• Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of first aid practices
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports
• Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators of crimes
• Ability to render…