Deputy Sheriff

Volusia Sheriff's Office•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Law Enforcement Sergeant, or designee, performs general law enforcement work of average difficulty and responsibility in the preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law enforcement function and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision. Deputy exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations.

Requirements

Requirement to meet the standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
Must be nineteen (19) years of age
A Citizen of the United States
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License (minimum Class E)
High School graduation or equivalent
No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or a false statement
No dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
Fingerprints on file with the employing agency
Passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specification established by the Commission
Good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission
Applicants will undergo a polygraph, psychological examination
Must successfully complete the Volusia Sheriffs Office Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP)
This position will require an extensive background investigation and drug screening.
It is this organizations policy that individuals hired into special risk positions may not use any form of tobacco at any time, whether on or off duty, as a condition of employment. Candidates must be nicotine-free by the time of pre-employment physical/drug examination, including nicotine-containing products used in tobacco replacement therapies.
Ability to read and comprehend professional and technical manuals, procedures, journals and documents; legal documents; maps and layouts; memos, reports, summaries and evaluations
Ability to write complex documents relaying information, data, and details
Ability to operate public address system
Ability to conduct pat down, search for weapons
Ability to follow commands
Ability to recognize basic signs and causes of death
Ability to disassemble and reassemble firearm
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Ability to use approved defensive weapons
Ability to perform minor vehicle maintenance
Ability to read gauges and odometers
Ability to operate calculator
Ability to evaluate
Ability to read a map
Ability to operate camera
Ability to operate tape recorder
Ability to listen and understand
Ability to detect suspicious activity/circumstances
Ability to identify makes and models of vehicles
Ability to locate vehicle identification number
Ability to evaluate credibility and reliability
Ability to recognize informative placard or signs
Ability to monitor radio traffic
Ability to operate common computers and software
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Reading and oral comprehension
Keyboarding
Interpersonal
Organizational
Basic investigation
Interview
Observation
Tactical driving
Tactical communication
Basic crime scene processing
Weapons proficiency
Heavy to very heavy work
Run a minimum of fifty (50) yards
Climb a minimum of six (6) feet
Jump a minimum of six (6) feet
Drag, lift, push, pull, carry a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) pounds
Crawl a minimum of ten (10) yards
Swim a minimum of fifty (50) yards with a flotation device
Operate emergency vehicles
Traverse all types of terrain, i.e. urban, woods, swamp, hills
Use restraints, i.e. handcuffs, hobble
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, crouch, reach, see, hear, smell, pull, push, stand, kneel, handle, stoop, balance, talk, feel; finger dexterity
Effectuate an arrest with or without resistance
Perform shift work, 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week
Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye, Corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, Uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
Pass hearing test with less than 40 decibels in each ear under frequencies 2,000 Hz, 3,000 Hz, and 4,000 Hz
Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision, and accommodation
Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle