Law Enforcement Deputy - 2025
About The Position
The Law Enforcement Deputy is a sworn position, responsible for maintaining the peace and safety of our community by providing law enforcement services to the citizens of St Johns County. Deputy Sheriffs are constitutional law enforcement officers acting under the authority of the Sheriff. They must demonstrate professionalism and superior customer service for citizens and visitors requesting general information or guidance. In addition, respond to volatile circumstances and remember that their personal actions reflect on the whole of the agency and the Sheriff. They are expected to operate within a work environment driven by both the expressed needs of the community and proactive policing to deter potential crimes from occurring.
Requirements
- 19 Years or older
- Valid Florida Driver License
- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
- CJSTC Law Enforcement Certificate
- Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
- Must be able to meet the physical standard requirements completed by the Physical Abilities Test
- Must be able to demonstrate safety and proficiency with firearms and pass the agency qualification
- Sit for long periods
- Stand for long periods
- See at normal range or with accommodations
- Hear at normal level or with accommodations
- Speak understandably
- Manual dexterity
- Ambulate independently
- Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 105 lbs or more
- Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 105 lbs or more
Responsibilities
- Patrol St Johns County to discover and deter the commission of crimes
- Enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws
- Respond to calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies
- Act quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Administer first aid, arbitrate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, secure crime scenes, collect evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend and interview suspects, make arrests, and transport offenders
- Be engaged with the community and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems within an assigned area
- Complete detailed reports or supplements on actions taken
- Enter or retrieve data from computer terminals
- Testify as a witness in court of involvement with traffic enforcement, arrests, and investigations
- Attend annual training and maintain required qualifications and certifications
- Other duties assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
