The position of Deputy Sheriff pro-actively performs generalized law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property and serves as a community resource to reduce the fear of crime by identifying and resolving crime and other problems through law enforcement procedures, community interaction, and community involvement.

• Identifies and resolves problems in area served; develop strategies, programs, and crime prevention methods and facilitates community interest and involvement in a variety of endeavors intended to enhance community life. Interacts with and attends Neighborhood Watch homeowner association meetings and serves as a liaison to various committees as assigned
• Enforces/ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, local ordinances, and judicial compliance orders; Contacts and monitors career criminals, early release inmates and probationers to facilitate successful re-integration back into the community
• Enters crime and other reports into laptop computers; prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations
• Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers
• Apprehends fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time; administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations; and securing and evacuating people from particular areas
• Loads, unloads, aims, and fires from a variety of body positions, handguns, shotguns, and other agency approved firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants
• Performs all other duties as required

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
• Must possess a State of Florida Certificate of Completion and/or Certification of Compliance. Law Enforcement Academy students are eligible to apply, but must currently be enrolled in a Law Enforcement Academy before submitting an application
• Must pass a physical examination with drug screening by a licensed physician
• Must submit to a background investigation in accordance with FDLE standards
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
• All applicants will be required to take a Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), Civil Service written examination, and Firearms qualification. Applicants must score at least 70% on the Civil Service examination in each of the four (4) sections (math, reading comprehension, grammar, and report writing) and must pass the firearms qualification test with a score of 33 out of 38 or better

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's 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
• Ability 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
• Ability to select correct radio code for situation
• Ability operate radio equipment; follow radio procedures
• Ability to attain and maintain weapon 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 for this position is in a Sheriff's Office marked emergency vehicle. The incumbent drives a vehicle and extensive walking is required when not in the vehicle.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, walking for extended periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, running, required to drive an agency vehicle and/or transport inmates; constant use of a computer; use of a firearm

Lifting-Able to lift 50 pounds

Visual-Constant overall binocular vision; constant color perception, constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheral

Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Hearing/Talking-Constant 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; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements-Ability 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 personal protective equipment as assigned for their role

Environmental- Exposure to varied weather conditions