Deputy Sheriff/Cadet

This job advertisement serves the purpose of hiring for both Cadet (non-certified) and Deputy Sheriff (certified) positions. Based on proven qualifications, your application, and answers to questions within the application, you will be placed in the classification and pay that is appropriate. STARTING SALARY: Cadet I: $20.47/hour ($42,580 annual) Cadet II: $23.02/hour ($47,880 annual) Recruit: $24.26/hour ($50,460 annual) Deputy Sheriff: $25.61/hour ($53,271 annual) At the Sheriff's discretion, a full-time Deputy Sheriff with previous law enforcement experience with an agency with more than 100 sworn personnel (considered a lateral hire), may have a starting salary comparable to an existing ECSO Deputy Sheriff with the same amount of experience, with a cap of 20 years maximum. CADET I/II: Under general supervision, the purpose of the Cadet position is to prepare a non-certified applicant (Cadet) for a career in law enforcement. While in the Cadet I/Cadet II status, the applicant participates and engages in formal and in-house training. Enforce parking regulations and violations, including issuing parking citations. 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 Escambia County Sheriff's Office Complete other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, if applicant is selected to attend the Law Enforcement Academy: 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 DEPUTY SHERIFF: This class is assigned to perform crime prevention and investigation activities. Responds to calls for service or complaints from citizens. Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws, including applicable traffic laws and related traffic control activities. Participates in investigating crimes, which includes collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and securing crime scenes. Prepares detailed and accurate reports, records, statistics, and/or logs on daily activities. Renders emergency assistance at accidents and/or catastrophic situations. Serves civil and criminal warrants and/or other legal processes utilizing established rules of civil process; apprehends criminals and makes arrests. Transports suspects and/or applicable individuals to appropriate facilities and/or locations. Attends court to testify in trials and/or participates in depositions. Employees may be assigned to various units (Investigations, Forfeitures, Training, Court Security, etc.) that will require unit specific job duties. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Requirements: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Have a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. Be a United States Citizen. Possess a valid driver's license at the time of application and meet the driving history requirements. Must have had no illegal drug use within the past six months. Must pass a polygraph, background investigation, drug screen, medical evaluation, and have a psychological examination To be qualified at the level of Cadet II, applicant must meet at least ONE of the below criteria: Associate's degree or higher, or Military veteran with an HONORABLE discharge or a current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard with a minimum of two (2) years of experience, or Certified Corrections officer with a minimum of two (2) years of experience, or Out-of-state Law Enforcement officer with a minimum of two (2) years of experience To be qualified for DEPUTY SHERIFF, applicant must meet the below criteria: Completion of a Florida basic training program for Law Enforcement approved by the CJSTC and passed the Florida state officer certification examination. Physical Agility Test requirements: You will be required to take and pass a Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.) at the beginning of the pre-employment process in order to proceed.

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