DEPUTY RECRUIT - ACADEMY SPONSORED


****************************************THIS POSITION HAS CLOSED- WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY FURTHER APPLICATIONS*****************************

************MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A ONE TIME
$5,000 BONUS ONCE CERTIFIED*******

To apply for this position you must meet ALL requirements as listed and not any of the disqualifications which
are listed in the application. Must participate in an
interview and be selected.

If selected from interview the applicant must pass the entire pre-hire processing and receive final sheriff approval. If approved, the applicant will be hired as a Deputy Recruit.
Processing includes:  selection from interview, full FDLE background, CVSA (voice stress analysis), medical exam/drug screening, psychological exam/evaluation and
final Sheriff approval.

After hire, while awaiting the beginning of the academy, the recruit will be required to work in a non sworn position to achieve the required 40 hours a week.
Once the academy begins the recruit will attend the academy. If the recruit does not meet the required 40 hours each week during academy time the recruit will be assigned to
work to make up the hours. If the academy is closed and it is not a Sheriff’s office recognized holiday, the recruit will be required to work. Upon hire the recruit will receive a paycheck
each pay period, accrue annual/sick leave, will be enrolled in Florida Retirement (FRS), and will be offered the opportunity to enroll in health/dental/vision/life insurance plans.
Salary is $39,192.38,  non negotiable. Once the recruit passes the SOCE (State Officer Certification Exam) the annual salary will  increase to $45,167.38.

Recruits will be required to sign a 2 year agreement. This agreement requires the recruit to complete the academy course and pass the state exam to continue employment.
Should the recruit resign before completing the academy/SOCE, or before completing two years of employment with the Sheriff’s Office , AFTER passing the SOCE, the recruit will be required to pay back to the
Sheriff’s Office all academy costs.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Be at least 19 years of age

Possess a high school diploma or GED from an FDLE recognized accredited school

Have taken and passed the BAT for law enforcement within the past four years OR

Have an associates/bachelors degree from an FDLE recognized accredited university OR

Be a military veteran with an honorable discharge (you may want to verify with St. Johns River
State College or FDLE to see if your military time and discharge are acceptable in place of the BAT)

If selected must pass the Basic Motor Skills Test with an instructor from St Johns River
State College Academy (will be scheduled by the Sheriff's Officer).

Must possess a valid Florida Driver License

Be a Citizen of the United States

Must not meet any of the disqualifications as indicated in the application

Must be able to type 20 wpm

Must be interviewed and then selected by staff to 
continue in the process 

BENEFITS:

• Annual Salary is $39,192.38 as a recruit, once certified is  $45,167.38 base, with the addition of holiday compensation of $2,698.08 for a total salary of $47,865.46 
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance available
• Florida State Retirement, if eligible, must contribute 3%
• Direct Deposit
• Salary incentive for Associates, Bachelors, Masters, EMT or Paramedic, foreign language skill (NOT PAID UNTIL YOU BECOME CERTIFIED)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY NO LATER THAN APRIL 4, 2024 AT 5 PM. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT
COMPLETE (MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION) MAY BE DECLINED.


All applications are reviewed by the Office of Professional Standards. Applicants will be notified if disqualified or not chosen for interview. The process is lengthy; applicants will receive notification when interviews are scheduled.
Most communication between Human Resources and the applicant is done by email. Please be sure to set your email account to accept emails from our agency.

Should you have employment questions, please contact our office at 386-329-0485. Employment questions should only be answered by Human Resources for accuracy.

***********************************PLEASE READ THE NOTICE TO APPLICANT ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IS VERY IMPORTANT***************************
Applications that are missing required information may not be considered for further processing. Applicants that intentionally omit information or who are untruthful
may be disqualified from continuing in the process. Applicants that are selected to continue in the hiring process will undergo a thorough background investigation and
CVSA for truth verification. ********DO NOT ATTACH A RESUME. A RESUME MAY BE BROUGHT IN WITH YOU IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW******

 THE PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.  WE PARTICIPATE IN THE E-VERIFY EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION SYSTEM.
 –AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE- THE PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN THE ADMISSION OR ACCESS TO,  OR TREATMENT OR EMPLOYMENT IN, IT’S PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES.