Cadet- January 2027 Academy

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office • Administration Office Shalimar, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cadet Program is intended to build a dedicated, committed sworn workforce at the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. This program will allow employees to begin that rewarding journey before they start the training academy. They will also benefit from the consistent leadership originating from a single point of contact, the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Manager who coordinates the Cadet and Field Training Programs. Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to prepare a non-certified applicant (Cadet) for a career in law enforcement. While in the Cadet status, the applicant participates and engages in formal and in-house training. The work activities are specifically designed and chosen to train and teach the individual in the field of law enforcement.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age, but must be 19 years of age prior to completion of the law enforcement academy.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License, and have no suspensions or revocations of the license in the last 3 years.
• Must have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate.
• Must not use any controlled substance(s) unlawful under state or federal law.
• Must have had no illegal drug use within the past twelve months.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony; or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Must not have any misdemeanor conviction, including a plea of nolo contendere, within the last five years for any of the following: Battery, including Domestic Violence Battery; Driving Under the Influence (DUI); Theft.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by the Sheriff or his/her designee, considering all applicable factors available in FSS 943.13(7) and supporting Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-27.0011.
• Must pass a polygraph, background investigation, drug test, medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, interview and physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Attend classes, lectures, demonstrations, and exercises
• Trains on-the-job by performing routine work assignments in the functional area for which training is prescribed.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level in classroom setting
• Assist the Investigations Division with collection and processing of evidence.
• Provide clerical assistance, as needed, within the Sheriff's Office.
• Provide manpower assistance to the Sheriff's Office Training Unit.
• Attend regular training classes in law enforcement.
• Attend various functions representing the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED