Deputy Sheriff Cadet- Self Sponsored

Alachua County Sheriff's Office • Sheriff's Admin Building, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for non-agency sponsored Deputy Sheriff Cadets currently enrolled in a Law Enforcement Academy. Will be onboarded as a Deputy Sheriff upon graduating the LEO academy and passing the Florida State exam. If you are looking for Law Enforcement Academy sponsorship, look for the Deputy Sheriff Cadet position to obtain your Florida certification. Must have a total of two (2) years combination experiences in post-secondary education, military, corrections, or law enforcement or two (2) years post high school full time continuous employment with a single employer (self- employment or contract work does not satisfy this requirement). Starting Salary: $60,000 annually based on an 80-hour pay period upon successful completion of the State Certification process. This amount does not include overtime or holiday pay. Plus, educational incentive: $996 for Associates Degree, $2,004 for Bachelor’s Degree, $2,496 for Master Degree. Bi-weekly pay period. 1% above base up to 10% for prior experience, as listed below. If funding is available, you may qualify for a Recruitment and Retention bonus based on years of qualified experience, as listed below. Responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with primary emphasis on the protection of life and property and the routine enforcement of federal, state, and local laws. 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, Division Commander, Major, Undersheriff, and the Sheriff. Performance is evaluated through reports, personal contact, inspection, examination, discussions, and appropriate employee performance appraisals. The official duties of this position may be initiated by the following: Sheriff Undersheriff Major of Operations Patrol Division Commander Patrol Lieutenants Patrol Sergeants Patrol Deputy Sheriffs CCC Telecommunicators Citizen's request Self-initiated

Requirements

• Must have a total of two (2) years combination experiences in post-secondary education, military, corrections, or law enforcement or two (2) years post high school full time continuous employment with a single employer (self- employment or contract work does not satisfy this requirement).
• Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (FCJSTC)
• Successfully complete all ACSO Field Training requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must be of good moral character with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character or false statements
• No tattoos that depict violence, gang affiliations, and/or illegal substances or activities
• Must live within twenty (20) air miles of the nearest Alachua County line to be permitted to drive their agency-issued vehicle home
• Must graduate the LEO Academy and receive a passing score on the Florida State exam
• Sit/stand for extended periods of time
• See/hear at normal range
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Ambulate independently
• Lift/carry 150 pounds
• Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
• Bend and squat
• Manual dexterity
• Drive a vehicle
• Pass ACSO’s standard Physical Agility Test as required
• Pass ACSO’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required
• Pass ACSO’s various Driving tests as required
• Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC
• Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws as well as agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of issued equipment, inspection procedures, and safety procedures
• Awareness of available agency and community resources
• Knowledge of proper administrative procedures
• Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Skilled in the use and care of firearms, the operation of law enforcement vehicles, and other required law enforcement equipment
• Ability to act effectively in extremely divergent interpersonal settings
• Ability to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress
• Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles and procedures to solve practical problems; to handle sensitive and hostile public contacts
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to comprehend and follow orders
• Ability to obtain relevant and accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observation
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to maintain the physical condition needed to affect arrests, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing suspects, lift and carry both equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flights of stairs, walk, stand, sit or drive for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather, and perform lifesaving procedures such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support
• Ability to maintain the mental alertness needed to observe activities and implement appropriate action
• Ability to maintain emotional and psychological stability
• Ability to remember names, faces, details of incidents, and physical surroundings

Nice To Haves

• Criminal Justice or other related field

Responsibilities

• Pursue and effect the immediate apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of committing criminal violations directed to his/her attention
• Investigate all complaints which are assigned or brought to his/her attention and report or take law enforcement action in those cases under the jurisdiction of ACSO
• Provide citizens with general information, advice, etc., whenever possible
• Prevent the commission of crimes, suppress all forms of commercialized vice, and detain and apprehend criminals
• Under no circumstances make public any information that may jeopardize the successful completion of an investigation or the apprehension of a perpetrator
• Observe all persons who arouse suspicion and investigate any person whose appearance, conduct, or presence seems suspicious. Upon the interview of such persons, attempt to obtain information which will aid the reduction of criminal activity
• Be thoroughly familiar with the boundaries of Alachua County in relation to neighboring counties and be familiar with the proper names and locations of all streets, avenues, terraces, roads, drives, places, courts, main thoroughfares, alleys, public buildings, hospitals, etc., in Alachua County
• Be thoroughly familiar with criminal laws and keep up to date with all new changes in Florida State Statutes; also, be familiar with Federal Law and County Ordinances
• Provide rescue and first aid services in response to accidents, disasters, or other emergency situations
• Provide referral and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crises
• Advise merchants and the general public regarding suitable crime prevention methods
• Constantly be on alert to cultivate sources of information that will aid in the solving of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the suppression of vice and organized crime, and establishing informants
• Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity, restore or maintain order, then gather information and evidence accordingly
• Patrol assigned areas and give particular attention to and re-check locations where crime hazard is great
• Be available for service at all times while on duty either by radio or telephone
• Write all reports as directed in agency policy and procedures; complete and relinquish all reports prior to completing a work shift, unless authorized by a supervisor
• Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen, or abandoned in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Testify in court or depositions as necessary
• Conduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents, either independently or as part of a coordinated effort
• Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow-up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health
• Maintain an alert and military bearing upon the streets or while in a vehicle
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment
• May, on a limited or occasional basis, assist in other areas of the agency
• Serve judicial process as directed

Benefits

• Educational incentive: $996 for Associates Degree, $2,004 for Bachelor’s Degree, $2,496 for Master Degree
• Recruitment and Retention bonus (if funding is available)
• Overtime pay
• Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

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